Intel® Core™ i3-3240 VS Intel® Core™ i5-2500K

[Norskwannabe]

Hey, I would like to know which CPU is better out of the Intel I3-3240 and Intel I5-2500k

I'm sorry if this is such a dull, silly and lame question, but I'm not so good with CPU's lol.

I appreciate all the help

Thank you in advance~

 

[rgd1101]

i5 2500k

 

[Norskwannabe]

i5 2500k

Dang. Thank you for your response.

Which CPU (that is available, unlike the I5 which is now discontinued) do you recommend me getting? I don't mind if its the same speed as the I5-2500k, I just need a new CPU to play games on, preferably as good as the I5 2500k.

 

[wdmfiber]

Tom's CPU Hierarchy chart:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

The 2500K is on the highest tier, just a few rows from the top.
The 3240 is a tier below.

 

[Tom Tancredi]

UHM NEITHER, in these days, as both are way under performing for 'playing games on'. You can score Haswell (4xxx) CPU based systems for the SAME price as a 3xxx PC. But if your current system is a Dell/Gateway/etc. you CAN NOT move the Windows to a new Mobo/CPU, it ONLY works with your current Mobo/CPU model PC.

Your best bet would be a new PC, either build one from PC Pick Parts or upgrade a simple system. For example a i5 can be had at Walmart for only $349, then upgrade the PSU (600W for $99) and the GPU (Nvidia 7xx or AMD Rx) between $149 to $499. Or you can score a Haswell i7 for only a little more @ $599 http://slickdeals.net/f/6657778-lenovo-h530-desktop-pc-core-i7-4770-3-4ghz-haswell-8gb-ddr3-1tb-hdd-wifi-n-dvdrw-usb-3-hdmi-win-8-599-90-free-shipping-staples and upgrade the PSU and GPu as well for a awesome gamers rig on the cheap.

 

[Norskwannabe]

UHM NEITHER, in these days, as both are way under performing for 'playing games on'. You can score Haswell (4xxx) CPU based systems for the SAME price as a 3xxx PC. But if your current system is a Dell/Gateway/etc. you CAN NOT move the Windows to a new Mobo/CPU, it ONLY works with your current Mobo/CPU model PC.

Your best bet would be a new PC, either build one from PC Pick Parts or upgrade a simple system. For example a i5 can be had at Walmart for only $349, then upgrade the PSU (600W for $99) and the GPU (Nvidia 7xx or AMD Rx) between $149 to $499. Or you can score a Haswell i7 for only a little more @ $599 http://slickdeals.net/f/6657778-lenovo-h530-desktop-pc-core-i7-4770-3-4ghz-haswell-8gb-ddr3-1tb-hdd-wifi-n-dvdrw-usb-3-hdmi-win-8-599-90-free-shipping-staples and upgrade the PSU and GPu as well for a awesome gamers rig on the cheap.

Thanks

 

[Norskwannabe]

Tom's CPU Hierarchy chart:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

The 2500K is on the highest tier, just a few rows from the top.
The 3240 is a tier below.

Very useful link, tyvm!