Core i3-3240 vs Core i5-3475S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3475S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.76
+84%

Core i5-3475S outperforms Core i3-3240 by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3475S and Core i3-3240 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16132057
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.422.62
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)3 September 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$219$75
Current price$69 (0.3x MSRP)$77 (1x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-3240 has 524% better value for money than i5-3475S.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3475S and Core i3-3240 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °C65 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3475S and Core i3-3240 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)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3475S and Core i3-3240. 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 WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-3475S and Core i3-3240 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 i5-3475S and Core i3-3240 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3475S and Core i3-3240. 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 card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3475S and Core i3-3240 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3475S and Core i3-3240.

PCIe version3.02.0

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.

i5-3475S 2.76
+84%
i3-3240 1.50

Core i5-3475S outperforms Core i3-3240 by 84% based on our aggregate 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%

i5-3475S 4264
+84%
i3-3240 2317

Core i5-3475S outperforms Core i3-3240 by 84% 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%

i5-3475S 615
+11%
i3-3240 554

Core i5-3475S outperforms Core i3-3240 by 11% 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%

i5-3475S 1706
+50.3%
i3-3240 1135

Core i5-3475S outperforms Core i3-3240 by 50% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.76 1.50
Integrated graphics card 1.17 0.68
Recency 1 June 2012 3 September 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Cost $219 $75
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

The Core i5-3475S is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3240 in performance tests.


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