Average Bench: 55.1% (639th of 1404)

more Based on 37,789 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , 1FEBFBFF000306A9, 0FABFBFF000306A9, 00004E414C206472, 1FABFBFF000306A9 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3240 CPU @ 3.40GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3240 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Poor: 43%Average: 55.1% Great: 65%
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 39%
Jet ski

Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3240 averaged 44.9% 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 77Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 78.6Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3240 is 22.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3240 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 202Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 201Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 37,789 samples)
Min Avg Max
58 Memory 77 92.3
53.7 1-Core 78.6 90.5
91.4 2-Core 136 165
58.9% 97.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
121 4-Core 193 234
143 8-Core 201 234
26.1% 197 Pts
Min Avg Max
141 64-Core 202 234
12.5% 202 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3240 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 91.7
1-Core 66.6
2-Core 118
59% 92.2 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 184
24% 180 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 92
1-Core 80.7
2-Core 148
66% 107 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 170
23% 171 Pts
64-Core 179
11% 179 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 89.5
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 134
63% 101 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 170
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 190
12% 190 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 82.4
1-Core 74.8
2-Core 145
61% 101 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 211
28% 208 Pts
64-Core 189
12% 189 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.4
1-Core 73.8
2-Core 138
60% 98.7 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 190
25% 188 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 80.6
1-Core 67.2
2-Core 129
57% 92.1 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 174
22% 167 Pts
64-Core 171
11% 171 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3240 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 82
1-Core 74.6
2-Core 124
58% 93.7 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 160
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3240 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 76.5
1-Core 71.5
2-Core 95.9
53% 81.3 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 171
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 179
11% 179 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 69.4
1-Core 70.7
2-Core 125
53% 88.4 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 169
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 60,337,199 CPUs tested.

Typical Core i3-3240 Builds (Compare 6,803 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Intel H61

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

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3240 Processor (3M Cache, 3.40 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi3-3240
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$117.00
Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP55 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2500
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

 Comments

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Good

11 days ago.

cheap and gets the job done at this budget. nice


Excellent

2 years ago.

USED IT SINCE I WAS 10 YEARS OLD EPIC WOW


Excellent

24 months ago.

had this for years seems nothing it ca not do


Excellent

11 months ago.

Really good when paired with a high-end GPU


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