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Comparing Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 processor market type [desktop or notebook], architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularityno dataValue for money2.620.22Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorSeriesno dataIntel Core i3 [Desktop]Architecture codenameIvy Bridge [2012−2013]Ivy Bridge [2012−2013]Release date3 September 2012 [11 years old]8 April 2012 [11 years old]Launch price [MSRP]$75$117Current price$78 [1x MSRP]$42 [0.4x MSRP]
Value for money
Performance per price, higher is better.
i3-3240 has 1091% better value for money than i3-3220.
Technical specs
Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
Physical cores2 [Dual-core]2 [Dual-core]Threads44Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHzBoost clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHzL1 cache64 KB [per core]64 KB [per core]L2 cache256 KB [per core]256 KB [per core]L3 cache3 MB [shared]3 MB [shared]Chip lithography22 nm22 nmDie size94 mm294 mm2Maximum core temperature65 °C65 °CMaximum case temperature [TCase]65 °C65 °C64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplier--
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard [look for socket type], power supply unit [look for power consumption] etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155Power consumption [TDP]55 Watt55 Watt
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXAES-NI--AVX++Enhanced SpeedStep [EIST]Enhanced SpeedStep [EIST]++My WiFi++Turbo Boost Technology--Hyper-Threading Technology++Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++FDI
Security technologies
Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT++EDB++Secure Key--Identity Protection++Anti-Theft++
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 are enumerated here.
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220. Depending on the motherboards, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3Maximum memory size32 GB32 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/sECC memory support--
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220.
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 3% in our combined benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 2% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 41%
Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 6% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 41%
Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 5% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
3DMark Fire Strike Physics
Benchmark coverage: 4%
Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 4% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.
Mining hashrates
Cryptocurrency mining performance of Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
Bitcoin / BTC [SHA256] 2.9 Mh/s 2.8 Mh/s
Gaming performance
Advantages and disadvantages
Performance score 1.53 1.49 Recency 3 September 2012 8 April 2012 Cost $75 $117 Boost clock speed 3400 3300
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