Ultra 5 245KF vs i3-3250T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3250T
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.67
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.54
+1549%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms Core i3-3250T by a whopping 1549% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2068176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data81.94
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.4920.74
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date9 June 2013 (11 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speed3 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size94 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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
SocketFCLGA11551851
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR5
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 2500N/A
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 i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i3-3250T 1.67
Ultra 5 245KF 27.54
+1549%

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.

i3-3250T 2650
Ultra 5 245KF 43751
+1551%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.67 27.54
Recency 9 June 2013 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 14
Threads 4 14
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i3-3250T has 257.1% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has a 1549.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 600% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and a 633.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3250T in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3250T and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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