Average Bench: 60.9% (529th of 1406)

Based on 560 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3245 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Poor: 51%Average: 60.9% Great: 67%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 43%
Speed boat

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3245 averaged 39.1% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 83.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 86.9Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3245 is just 15.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3245 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 225Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 224Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 560 samples)
Min Avg Max
68.9 Memory 83.9 94.1
63.9 1-Core 86.9 94.7
110 2-Core 152 182
64.9% 108 Pts
Min Avg Max
164 4-Core 221 239
184 8-Core 224 239
29.7% 223 Pts
Min Avg Max
189 64-Core 225 240
13.9% 225 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 86.5
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 149
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 218
29% 218 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 82.5
1-Core 78.2
2-Core 100
57% 87 Pts
4-Core 173
8-Core 190
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 179
11% 179 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 79.9
1-Core 78.8
2-Core 124
59% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 171
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 75.7
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 127
59% 96.4 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 198
26% 194 Pts
64-Core 200
12% 200 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 80.3
1-Core 77.2
2-Core 127
59% 94.9 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 162
21% 159 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3245 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 69.7
1-Core 78.9
2-Core 147
58% 98.6 Pts
4-Core 191
8-Core 198
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 71.9
1-Core 79.3
2-Core 136
57% 95.8 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 191
24% 184 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 67.5
1-Core 78.6
2-Core 117
54% 87.7 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 186
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 61,959,134 CPUs tested.

Typical Core i3-3245 Builds (Compare 8,963 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7010

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 31% - Below average Total price: $17

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3245 Processor (3M Cache, 3.40 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'13
Processor Numberi3-3245
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$134.00 - $144.00
Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP55 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo
Secure KeyNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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