Celeron G470 vs i3-3240

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.46
+306%
Celeron G470
2013
1 core / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.36

Core i3-3240 outperforms Celeron G470 by a whopping 306% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21763052
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.510.97
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$75no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHzno data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache3 MB (shared)1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data66 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s17 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470.

PCIe version2.02.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-3240 1.46
+306%
Celeron G470 0.36

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-3240 2327
+308%
Celeron G470 570

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.46 0.36
Integrated graphics card 0.69 0.77
Recency 3 September 2012 1 April 2013
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 35 Watt

i3-3240 has a 305.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron G470, on the other hand, has 11.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 months, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3240 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G470 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3240 and Celeron G470, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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