CPU
GPU
Core i5-7287U
Ryzen 3 3250U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-7287U is positioned at rank 680 and the Ryzen 3 3250U is on rank 983, so the Core i5-7287U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7287U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3250U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7287U | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7287U | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7287U and Ryzen 3 3250U
Core i5-7287U
The Core i5-7287U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,743 points. Launch price was $304.
Ryzen 3 3250U
The Ryzen 3 3250U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,718 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-7287U and Ryzen 3 3250U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7287U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3250U — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-7287U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-7287U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3250U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7287U scores 3,743 against the Ryzen 3 3250U's 3,718 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-7287U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-7287U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3250U.
| Feature | Core i5-7287U | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+27% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 3,743 | 3,718 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7287U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 3250U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-7287U | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i5-7287U) / not specified (Ryzen 3 3250U). The Core i5-7287U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650), while the Ryzen 3 3250U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7287U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-7287U | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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