Intel Core i3-3240 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-3240 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
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 Kryo Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.50 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.82 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | 7 |
22 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
6 | Compute units | -- |
48 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
11.0 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
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 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
22 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-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, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
117 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.82 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
Unknown | Xiaomi 12 Pro |