i7-3537U vs i3-3240

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.47
Core i7-3537U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.48
+0.7%

Core i7-3537U outperforms Core i3-3240 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21762167
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency2.538.24
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$75$346

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U 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 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology-+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U 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 i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U. 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

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U.

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 1.47
i7-3537U 1.48
+0.7%

  • Other tests
    • Passmark
    • GeekBench 5 Single-Core
    • GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

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 2329
i7-3537U 2357
+1.2%

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 544
+12.9%
i7-3537U 482

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 1113
+15.9%
i7-3537U 960

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.47 1.48
Integrated graphics card 0.69 1.18
Recency 3 September 2012 8 January 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

i7-3537U has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, 71% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 months, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-3240 and Core i7-3537U.

Note that Core i3-3240 is a desktop processor while Core i7-3537U is a notebook one.


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