i5-2430M vs i3-3240T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3240T
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.29
+2.4%
Core i5-2430M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.26

Core i3-3240T outperforms Core i5-2430M by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22722293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency3.493.41
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)1 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M 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 speed2.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size94 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M. 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-+
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M.

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.

i3-3240T 1.29
+2.4%
i5-2430M 1.26

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.

i3-3240T 2046
+2.5%
i5-2430M 1997

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.

i3-3240T 457
+4.8%
i5-2430M 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.

i3-3240T 984
+13.4%
i5-2430M 868

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.29 1.26
Integrated graphics card 0.69 0.66
Recency 3 September 2012 1 October 2011
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm

i3-3240T has a 2.4% higher aggregate performance score, 4.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 months, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-3240T and Core i5-2430M.

Note that Core i3-3240T is a desktop processor while Core i5-2430M is a notebook one.


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