i3-560 vs i3-3240

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.46
+43.1%
Core i3-560
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.02

Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i3-560 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21762458
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.620.06
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.511.32
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)29 August 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$75$190

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-3240 has 4267% better value for money than i3-560.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560 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 GHz3.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz0.33 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
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 nm32 nm
Die size94 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt73 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i3-560.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
+43.1%
i3-560 1.02

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
+43%
i3-560 1627

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
+22.5%
i3-560 445

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
+18.6%
i3-560 940

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.46 1.02
Integrated graphics card 0.69 0.77
Recency 3 September 2012 29 August 2010
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 73 Watt

i3-3240 has a 43.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 32.7% lower power consumption.

i3-560, on the other hand, has 11.6% faster integrated GPU.

The Core i3-3240 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-560 in performance tests.


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