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Core i3-3240

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.4 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 46.5% (398th of 1206)

more Based on 18,896 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: 34%Average: 46.5% Great: 51%
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3240 averaged 53.5% 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. Single Core Mixed Speed 85.1Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 148Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3240 is just 17.2%. 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 Mixed Speed 225Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 223Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 18,896 samples)
Rank 39846.5%
Min Avg Max
60.6 1-Core 85.1 93.4
98.9 2-Core 148 177
56.2% 117 Pts
Min Avg Max
147 4-Core 219 243
165 8-Core 223 243
30.1% 221 Pts
Min Avg Max
169 64-Core 225 246
15.1% 225 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Extreme
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Socket 1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
51.4% Above average
1-Core 93.1
2-Core 178
64% 136 Pts
4-Core 241
8-Core 237
33% 239 Pts
64-Core 241
16% 241 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
50.2% Above average
1-Core 91.7
2-Core 166
62% 129 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 232
32% 234 Pts
64-Core 234
16% 234 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
50.1% Above average
1-Core 92.8
2-Core 139
57% 116 Pts
4-Core 241
8-Core 241
33% 241 Pts
64-Core 238
16% 238 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
47.3% Average
1-Core 86.8
2-Core 138
55% 112 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 231
31% 229 Pts
64-Core 175
12% 175 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
47.3% Average
1-Core 92
2-Core 147
58% 120 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 232
30% 221 Pts
64-Core 237
16% 237 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3240 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
46% Average
1-Core 88.3
2-Core 158
59% 123 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 211
28% 206 Pts
64-Core 234
16% 234 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
45.9% Average
1-Core 92.8
2-Core 147
59% 120 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 222
28% 207 Pts
64-Core 194
13% 194 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
45% Average
1-Core 85
2-Core 141
55% 113 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 209
28% 208 Pts
64-Core 210
14% 210 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
42.6% Average
1-Core 89.1
2-Core 138
56% 114 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 197
24% 183 Pts
64-Core 204
14% 204 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 24,128,478 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 12%
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Desktop
Desktop 44%
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Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7010

CPU
Core i3-3240Intel  $40Bench 46%, 18,896 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 78,520 samples4,974x
HD 4000 (Desktop 1.15 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 2%, 30,342 samples1,834x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 32%, 493,701 samples1,452x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 62%, 121,626 samples511x
A400 120GBKingston  $25Bench 59%, 69,150 samples357x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $85Bench 106%, 532,443 samples330x
RAM
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 54%, 9,605 samples560x
HMT451U6AFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 53%, 7,487 samples453x
8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 2x4GBMicronBench 51%, 8,410 samples441x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 52% - Above average Total price: $72

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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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USA-User
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Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

Excellent value for a light gaming machine. Has some upgrade path, like the i5-3570K

IDN-User
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2,989

Good

11 days ago.

Tidak terlalu baik untuk desain dan game

AUS-User
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2,588

Excellent

23 months ago.

had this for years seems nothing it ca not do

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