i7-3517UE vs i3-3240

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.52
Core i7-3517UE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.56
+2.6%

Core i7-3517UE outperforms Core i3-3240 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3517UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21562134
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.528.37
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)3 June 2012 (12 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 i7-3517UE 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 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm2118 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3517UE 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
SocketFCLGA1155Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3517UE. 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-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3517UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
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 i7-3517UE 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 i7-3517UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD 4000
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 i7-3517UE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3517UE.

PCIe version2.0no data

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 1.52
i7-3517UE 1.56
+2.6%

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 2320
i7-3517UE 2384
+2.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.52 1.56
Recency 3 September 2012 3 June 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

i3-3240 has an age advantage of 3 months.

i7-3517UE, on the other hand, has a 2.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3517UE.

Note that Core i3-3240 is a desktop processor while Core i7-3517UE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3517UE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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