Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-3240 and the Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-3240 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | Intel Pentium G6000 (12) |
3 | Generation | 10 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | Comet Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Pentium Gold G7400TE |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-3240 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE clocks with 3.20 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
6 | Compute units | 12 |
48 | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
11.0 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-3240, while the Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-3240 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-3240 has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | LGA 1200 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
117 $ | Release price | 79 $ |
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Intel Core i3-3240
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
Intel HD Graphics 610 @ 1.05 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Pentium Gold G6400TE |
Unknown | Unknown |