Intel Core i5-650 vs Core i3-3225

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Combined performance score

i3-3225
1.45

Core i5-650 outperforms Core i3-3225 by 1% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking20532045
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money0.114.93
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date3 September 2012 (11 years old)7 January 2010 (14 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$264$35
Current price$189 (0.7x MSRP)$75 (2.1x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-650 has 4382% better value for money than i3-3225.

Technical specs

Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.46 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size118 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °C73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt73 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI-+
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-1.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-3225 1.45
i5-650 1.46
+0.7%

Core i5-650 outperforms Core i3-3225 by 1% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-3225 2231
i5-650 2240
+0.4%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-3225 540
+20.3%
i5-650 449

Core i3-3225 outperforms Core i5-650 by 20% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-3225 1142
+24.7%
i5-650 916

Core i3-3225 outperforms Core i5-650 by 25% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.45 1.46
Recency 3 September 2012 7 January 2010
Cost $264 $35
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 73 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i3-3225 and Core i5-650. The differences in performance seem too small.


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