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Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz

Explore Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2650 and a single-thread rating of 1684. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

CPU Mark2,650
4 samples
Single Thread1,684
Overall rank#3,418
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.9Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2650 and a single-thread rating of 1684. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop released in 2016. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 2,650 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 2,650 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,684 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1155. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 35 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 2,650 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz?

Start with LGA1155 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 35 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03AMD Athlon II X4 559AMD2,652 points
04Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHzThis CPU2,650 points
05Intel Core i5-680 @ 3.60GHzIntel2,639 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHzThis CPU1,684 points
04Intel Core i5-680 @ 3.60GHzIntel1,584 points
05AMD Athlon II X4 559AMD1,397 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i3-3250T @ 3.00GHzThis CPU75.7 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-680 @ 3.60GHzIntel36.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
1,684.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2016
SocketLGA1155
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP35 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L33 MB