i7-1068G7 vs i3-3240

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.47
Core i7-1068G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
5.37
+265%

Core i7-1068G7 outperforms Core i3-3240 by a whopping 265% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3240 and Core i7-1068G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21761172
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency2.5318.14
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 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 Core i7-1068G7 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplierno data23
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240 and Core i7-1068G7 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155Intel BGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-1068G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i3-3240 and Core i7-1068G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-1068G7 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-1068G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) (300 - 1100 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3240 and Core i7-1068G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-1068G7.

PCIe version2.0no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.47 5.37
Integrated graphics card 0.69 5.43
Recency 3 September 2012 1 August 2019
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 28 Watt

i7-1068G7 has a 265.3% higher aggregate performance score, 687% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 96.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1068G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3240 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3240 is a desktop processor while Core i7-1068G7 is a notebook one.


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