Intel Core i3-3250
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 55W
Price: $103.42 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-3250
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
55W
Best price from Amazon
$103.42
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-3250 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks span 3.5GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 55W TDP — about 27.5W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $103.42, which lands it among budget options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 55 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
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