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Intel Core i3-3240 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-19

The Intel Core i3-3240 was released in Q3/2012 and has 2 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1155. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i3-3240 achieved a result of 672 points (single-core) or 1,483 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i3-3240
Family:	Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 3000 (31)
Architecture:	Ivy Bridge S
Technology:	22 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	3
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3240 has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3240 is 3.40 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	--
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The 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.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i3-3240 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i3-3240 has the Intel HD Graphics 2500 installed, which has 6 streaming multiprocessors (48 shaders).

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 2500
GPU frequency:	0.65 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.05 GHz
Compute units:	6
Shader:	48
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q2/2012

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	7
Direct X:	11.0
Technology:	22 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i3-3240 supports a maximum of 32 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 25.6 GB/s.

DDR3-1600	25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:	32 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Core i3-3240 has a TDP of 55 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	55 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i3-3240 is made in 22 nm and has 3.00 MB cache.

Technology:	22 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 1155
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	3.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date:	Q3/2012
Release price:	117 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i3-3240
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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-3240 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i7-950 4C 8T @ 3.33 GHz	590
	Intel Celeron G3930T 2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz	588
	Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz	588
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	586
	Intel Core i3-3245 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	586
	Intel Core i5-2380P 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	583
	Intel Core i5-2405S 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	578

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Celeron G5905T 2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz	1279
	Intel Core i3-3250 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	1272
	Intel Core i3-3245 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1265
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1240
	Intel Celeron G5900 2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz	1240
	Intel Pentium G4400 2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz	1233
	Intel Core i7-3555LE 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1214

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-3555LE 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	677
	Intel Core i5-2400S 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	676
	Intel Core i5-2405S 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	676
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	672
	Intel Core i3-3245 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	672
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	668
	Intel Core i3-2125 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	668

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz	1486
	Intel Celeron G5905T 2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz	1485
	Intel Celeron G4900 2C 2T @ 3.10 GHz	1484
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1483
	Intel Core i3-3245 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1483
	AMD A10-5800K 4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	1483
	AMD FX-4320 4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	1481

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i3-3220T Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz	101
	Intel Core i5-3330S Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz	101
	Intel Pentium G2030T Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) @ 1.05 GHz	101
	Intel Core i3-3240 Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz	101
	Intel Celeron G530 Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) @ 1.00 GHz	96
	Intel Pentium G2030 Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) @ 1.00 GHz	96
	Intel Pentium N3540 Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.90 GHz	57

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Atom C2550 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	2330
	Intel Pentium G4400T 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	2330
	Intel Core i5-750S 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2325
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	2322
	Intel Core i3-3245 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	2322
	Intel Celeron G3920 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	2310
	Intel Celeron G3930 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	2310

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz	312
	Intel Core i5-3330 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	308
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	291
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	286
	Intel Core i3-3220 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	279
	Intel Xeon E5450 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	271
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	268

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	855
	AMD FX-6100 6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz	853
	AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz	848
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	835
	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	832
	AMD A10-6800K 4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	813
	Intel Core i3-3220 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	812

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-10100Y 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	121
	Intel Xeon E5-2630L v4 10C 20T @ 2.90 GHz	121
	Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4 12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz	121
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	119
	Intel Celeron G4900T 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	119
	Intel Celeron G3900 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	119
	Intel Core i5-6400T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	119

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD A10-5800K 4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	314
	Intel Core i3-4350T 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	313
	Intel Core i3-3250 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	310
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	306
	Intel Core i3-3245 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	306
	AMD A8-6600K 4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	306
	AMD Phenom II X4 B95 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	304

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,875 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,809 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,509 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,476 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,154 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,450 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
241 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
743 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,109 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,105 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries

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