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Intel Core i3-3250 processor in retail box

Intel

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250 2 in 1 accessory

SKU CH-024C-158EA

A 3.50 GHz Intel Core i3-3250 processor for LGA 1155 sockets includes 3D, thermal, video, power and anti-theft technologies

  • 50 GHz clock speed drives responsive everyday computing
  • LGA 1155 socket fits compatible motherboards for straightforward upgrades
  • 3rd generation Intel Core architecture delivers efficient performance per watt
  • Intel Clear Video HD Technology enhances playback quality for streaming and local media
  • Intel Anti-Theft Technology helps protect the system if it is lost or stolen

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz LGA 1155

This 3rd generation Intel Core processor fits LGA 1155 sockets and runs at a base frequency of 3.50 GHz. It is intended for users upgrading or repairing compatible desktop systems who need a dual-core CPU with integrated graphics. Buyers building a new platform around a modern chipset should look elsewhere, as this part belongs to an older socket generation.

Thermals noise and power

The processor includes Intel Thermal Monitoring Technology to help manage heat output during normal workloads. Enhanced SpeedStep Technology adjusts voltage and frequency dynamically to balance performance with power draw. No specific TDP, fan profile or acoustic figure is provided in the supplier data, so exact thermal and noise characteristics cannot be stated.

LGA 1155 socket compatibility

The decisive specification is the LGA 1155 socket interface, identified by the 1155 figure in the product data. Only motherboards built for this socket will accept the processor. Systems requiring a different socket type, such as newer Intel platforms, cannot use this component regardless of other features.

Highlights

  • 50 GHz clock speed drives responsive everyday computing
  • LGA 1155 socket fits compatible motherboards for straightforward upgrades
  • 3rd generation Intel Core architecture delivers efficient performance per watt
  • Intel Clear Video HD Technology enhances playback quality for streaming and local media
  • Intel Anti-Theft Technology helps protect the system if it is lost or stolen

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How is the LGA 1155 processor installed and which step is often missed?

Align the notches on the Intel Core i3-3250 with the socket keys, lower the lever fully, then apply thermal paste before mounting the cooler — skipping the paste causes overheating.

What maintenance will the Intel Core i3-3250 need over time?

Clean dust from the heatsink fins and fan every few months; replace the thermal compound between the CPU lid and cooler every two to three years to keep temperatures stable.

What limit appears first when the Core i3-3250 runs at 3.50 GHz under sustained load?

The thermal ceiling triggers throttling once the package hits its maximum junction temperature, reducing clocks until the cooler can catch up.

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