Intel Core i3-3240 vs AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-3240 and AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3240
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 45 nm
- 2.3x lower typical power consumption: 55 Watt vs 125 Watt
- Around 26% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1783 vs 1417
- Around 38% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 603 vs 437
- Around 39% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.252 vs 1.62
- Around 27% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.26 vs 0.204
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | September 2012 vs September 2010 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 45 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt vs 125 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1783 vs 1417 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 603 vs 437 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.252 vs 1.62 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.26 vs 0.204 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- 4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 18% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2739 vs 2328
- Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1485 vs 1343
- Around 52% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 12.098 vs 7.973
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) vs 3072 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2739 vs 2328 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1485 vs 1343 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 12.098 vs 7.973 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-3240
CPU 2: AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE
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| Name | Intel Core i3-3240 | AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1783 | 1417 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2328 | 2739 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 603 | 437 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1343 | 1485 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.252 | 1.62 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 7.973 | 12.098 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.26 | 0.204 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.088 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.681 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1356 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1356 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-3240 | AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Deneb |
| Launch date | September 2012 | September 2010 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $75 | |
| Place in performance rating | 2721 | 2714 |
| Price now | $67.99 | |
| Processor Number | i3-3240 | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 18.67 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.40 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
| Die size | 94 mm | 258 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 45 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 65.3°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | |
| Transistor count | 758 million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR3 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x152 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2500 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | AM3 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt | 125 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | 2011C | |
Peripherals |
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| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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