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 Q2/2022. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
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 | -- |
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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 3.20 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 | 3.20 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.75 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Kryo Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 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 25.6 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 | 25.6 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 | Q2/2022 |
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 @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.90 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-3240 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
Unknown | Unknown |