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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: 55.1% (695th of 1459)

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

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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)
Rank 69555.1%
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 BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
62.4% Good
Memory 89.4
1-Core 82
2-Core 131
63% 101 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 216
28% 211 Pts
64-Core 212
13% 212 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
62.3% Good
Memory 90
1-Core 85.5
2-Core 139
65% 105 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 208
27% 205 Pts
64-Core 214
13% 214 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
61.6% Good
Memory 85.4
1-Core 87.8
2-Core 166
67% 113 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 224
30% 222 Pts
64-Core 219
14% 219 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
60.5% Good
Memory 82.4
1-Core 88.8
2-Core 167
66% 113 Pts
4-Core 225
8-Core 226
30% 226 Pts
64-Core 226
14% 226 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
55.4% Above average
Memory 72.6
1-Core 88.9
2-Core 152
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 223
30% 223 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
54.5% Above average
Memory 74.5
1-Core 70.3
2-Core 139
56% 94.6 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 221
28% 210 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
54% Above average
Memory 70.2
1-Core 88.4
2-Core 165
62% 108 Pts
4-Core 221
8-Core 221
30% 221 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 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)
46.4% Average
Memory 64
1-Core 75.2
2-Core 124
52% 87.7 Pts
4-Core 167
8-Core 178
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,303,245 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Intel H61

CPU
Core i3-3240IntelBench 55%, 37,789 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples2,048x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,891 samples1,354x
GeForce GT 730NvidiaBench 5%, 164,888 samples738x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples498x
256GB 256GBSSDBench 77%, 9,229 samples277x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $25Bench 56%, 142,801 samples270x
RAM
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples637x
1x8GBUnknownBench 38%, 168,538 samples604x
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples243x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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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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Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

13 months ago.

I dont know how fast it new, but used, it is so slow you can read the news before it opens file explorer.

IDN-User
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4,673

Good

7 months ago.

cheap and gets the job done at this budget. nice

ITA-User
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4,101

Excellent

3 years ago.

USED IT SINCE I WAS 10 YEARS OLD EPIC WOW

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,998

Excellent

3 years ago.

had this for years seems nothing it ca not do

VNM-User
Avatar level
3,753

Average

12 days ago.

cool, strong enough to play some decent games but im not recommended using this to play gta v or triple a games as these can make your pc go kaboom

SYC-User
Avatar level
1,504

Excellent

2 years ago.

Really good when paired with a high-end GPU

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