Intel Core i3-3240 vs Intel Core i3-3220
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-3240 and Intel Core i3-3220 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 4 month(s) later
- Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1782 vs 1727
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2321 vs 2265
- Around 10% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.244 vs 2.048
- 5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 37.104 vs 7.493
- Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.087 vs 1.059
- Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 2.68 vs 2.499
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | September 2012 vs 8 April 2012 |
Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1782 vs 1727 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2321 vs 2265 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1343 vs 1340 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.244 vs 2.048 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 37.104 vs 7.493 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.087 vs 1.059 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.68 vs 2.499 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3220
- Around 1% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 607 vs 603
- Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.277 vs 0.26
- Around 13% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 1527 vs 1356
- Around 13% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 1527 vs 1356
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 607 vs 603 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.277 vs 0.26 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1527 vs 1356 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1527 vs 1356 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-3240
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-3220
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) |
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Name | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i3-3220 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1782 | 1727 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2321 | 2265 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 603 | 607 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1343 | 1340 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | 0 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.244 | 2.048 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 37.104 | 7.493 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.26 | 0.277 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.087 | 1.059 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.68 | 2.499 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1356 | 1527 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1356 | 1527 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
Launch date | September 2012 | 8 April 2012 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $75 | $117 |
Place in performance rating | 2687 | 2706 |
Price now | $67.99 | $34.90 |
Processor Number | i3-3240 | i3-3220 |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Value for money (0-100) | 18.67 | 35.75 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.40 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
Die size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 3072 KB |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | 65 °C |
Maximum core temperature | 65.3°C | 65.3°C |
Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR3 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x152 | 0x152 |
Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | 650 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | 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 | Intel® HD Graphics 2500 |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | 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 | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | FCLGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt | 55 Watt |
Thermal Solution | 2011C | 2011C |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | 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® 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) |