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Core i3-3240T

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.9 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q1 2015.

Average Bench: 56.1% (683rd of 1468)

Based on 1,129 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , 00004E414C206472 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3240T CPU @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 44%Average: 56.1% Great: 63%
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3240T averaged 43.8% 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 81.1Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 72.6Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3240T is just 18.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3240T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 187Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 185Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 1,129 samples)
Rank 68356.1%
Min Avg Max
63.9 Memory 81.1 91.9
49.4 1-Core 72.6 80.6
89.7 2-Core 126 154
57.8% 93.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
126 4-Core 183 204
135 8-Core 185 204
24.6% 184 Pts
Min Avg Max
138 64-Core 187 205
11.6% 187 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
59.2% Above average
Memory 91.3
1-Core 69.5
2-Core 116
59% 92.2 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 167
22% 163 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
57.8% Above average
Memory 83.6
1-Core 74.4
2-Core 121
58% 92.9 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 188
25% 188 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
55.6% Above average
Memory 83.8
1-Core 71.5
2-Core 122
58% 92.3 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 169
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
53.8% Above average
Memory 80.7
1-Core 72.1
2-Core 120
57% 90.8 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 161
21% 160 Pts
64-Core 170
10% 170 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
50.9% Above average
Memory 69.4
1-Core 65.8
2-Core 118
51% 84.4 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 190
25% 190 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
46.9% Average
Memory 73.7
1-Core 49.2
2-Core 87
46% 70 Pts
4-Core 117
8-Core 137
16% 127 Pts
64-Core 160
10% 160 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
44.9% Average
Memory 57.5
1-Core 74.9
2-Core 127
50% 86.4 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 189
25% 188 Pts
64-Core 184
11% 184 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
42.1% Average
Memory 65.6
1-Core 49
2-Core 89.7
43% 68.1 Pts
4-Core 112
8-Core 106
15% 109 Pts
64-Core 95
6% 95 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 69,039,711 CPUs tested

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Typical Core i3-3240T Builds (Compare 134 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Asus K5130

CPU
Core i3-3240TIntelBench 56%, 1,129 samples25x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples31x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples14x
GeForce GT 610NvidiaBench 2%, 62,458 samples5x
SSD
MX500 1TBCrucial  $79Bench 106%, 202,785 samples6x
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples6x
SSD 120GBIntensoBench 65%, 3,562 samples5x
RAM
SLA302G08-GGNNG 2x4GBUnknownBench 56%, 383 samples7x
HY64C1C1624ZY 04CB HY64C1B0823ZY 6GBUnknownBench 47%, 90 samples6x
ASU16D3LU1KBG/4G 8502 1600 CL10 Series 8GBKingstonBench 47%, 8 samples5x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 46% - Average Total price: $79

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3240T Processor (3M Cache, 2.90 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi3-3240T
# 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 Speed2.9 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011A

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

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