i3-3240T vs i3-3245

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3245
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.49
+15.5%
Core i3-3240T
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.29

Core i3-3245 outperforms Core i3-3240T by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21582287
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.563.49
Architecture codenameno dataIvy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 April 2013 (11 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T 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 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speedno data3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB Intel® Smart Cache3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data94 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T 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 i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T. 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
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T 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 i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel 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 i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3245 and Core i3-3240T.

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.

i3-3245 1.49
+15.5%
i3-3240T 1.29

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.

i3-3245 2373
+15.8%
i3-3240T 2049

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.

i3-3245 518
+14.1%
i3-3240T 454

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.

i3-3245 1177
+20.8%
i3-3240T 974

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.49 1.29
Integrated graphics card 1.18 0.69
Recency 1 April 2013 3 September 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 35 Watt

i3-3245 has a 15.5% higher aggregate performance score, 71% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 6 months.

i3-3240T, on the other hand, has 57.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3245 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3240T in performance tests.


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