Intel Core i3-3240 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-3240 and the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
||
Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 1100/1200/1300 (3) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
|
||
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 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
||
Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | A-Core | 3.00 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.60 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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. |
||
Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
6 | Compute units | 9 |
48 | Shader | 144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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. |
||
Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
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 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
||
Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-3240 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
||
Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-3240 has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
||
Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
22 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1155 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
117 $ | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 @ 0.85 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
|||
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
|
Intel Core i3-3240 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
Unknown | OnePlus Nord 2 |