A10-6700T vs i3-3240

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.46
+0.7%
A10-6700T
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.45

Core i3-3240 outperforms A10-6700T by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21762185
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.513.05
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)16 September 2013 (11 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 A10-6700T 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size94 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C71 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T 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
SocketFCLGA1155FM2
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T. 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-+
FMA-FMA4
AVX+AVX
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T 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 A10-6700T are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500AMD Radeon™ HD 8650D
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data384
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T.

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 1.46
+0.7%
A10-6700T 1.45

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 2327
+1.2%
A10-6700T 2299

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.

i3-3240 545
+25%
A10-6700T 436

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.

i3-3240 1115
+3.4%
A10-6700T 1078

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.46 1.45
Recency 3 September 2012 16 September 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 45 Watt

i3-3240 has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

A10-6700T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores, and 22.2% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-3240 and A10-6700T.


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