Intel Core i3-3220 vs Core i3-3240

#ad
Buy
VS

Combined performance score

i3-3240
1.51
+2.7%

Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 3% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking20122036
Place by popularitynot in top-10059
Value for money2.620.22
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3 (Desktop)
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 September 2012 (11 years old)3 September 2012 (11 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$75$117
Current price$78 (1x MSRP)$42 (0.4x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-3240 has 1091% better value for money than i3-3220.

Technical specs

Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °C65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 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 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220. 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, Intel® AVX
AES-NI--
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key--
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220.

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 1.51
+2.7%
i3-3220 1.47

Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 3% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-3240 2316
+2.3%
i3-3220 2264

Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 2% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-3240 553
+5.3%
i3-3220 525

Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 5% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-3240 1135
+4.6%
i3-3220 1085

Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 5% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i3-3240 2630
+4%
i3-3220 2530

Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 4% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.51 1.47
Cost $75 $117

We couldn't decide between Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220. The differences in performance seem too small.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3240 and Core i3-3220, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

User ratings

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i3-3240
Core i3-3240
Intel Core i3-3220
Core i3-3220

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

User ratings: view and submit

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.7 1033 votes

Rate Intel Core i3-3240 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.5 1855 votes

Rate Intel Core i3-3220 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions and comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i3-3240 or Core i3-3220, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.