N200 vs i3-3250

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3250
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.54

N200 outperforms Core i3-3250 by a whopping 108% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3250 and N200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21351613
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.6550.44
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date9 June 2013 (11 years ago)1 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$138no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3250 and N200 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)no data
Threads44
Base clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nmno data
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3250 and N200 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155no data
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3250 and N200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3250 and N200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3250 and N200 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3250 and N200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3250 and N200 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3250 and N200.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i3-3250 1.54
N200 3.20
+108%

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.

i3-3250 2442
N200 5083
+108%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.54 3.20
Recency 9 June 2013 1 January 2023
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 6 Watt

N200 has a 107.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 816.7% lower power consumption.

The N200 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3250 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3250 is a desktop processor while N200 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3250 and N200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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