i7-2677M vs Pentium G3240

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G3240
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 53 Watt
1.22
+1.7%
Core i7-2677M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.20

Pentium G3240 outperforms Core i7-2677M by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23342345
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency2.186.68
Architecture codenameno dataSandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)27 June 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$317

Detailed specifications

Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speedno data2.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data18
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cacheno data512 KB
L3 cache3 MB Intel® Smart Cache4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data149 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data624 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M 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)
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)53 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size32 GB8.01 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.3 GB/s21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics 3000
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
VGA+no data
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.41920x1080@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP2560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

Pentium G3240 1.22
+1.7%
i7-2677M 1.20

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.

Pentium G3240 1944
+1.7%
i7-2677M 1912

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.

Pentium G3240 522
+54.4%
i7-2677M 338

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.

Pentium G3240 877
+30.3%
i7-2677M 673

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.22 1.20
Integrated graphics card 0.77 0.66
Recency 1 April 2014 27 June 2011
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 53 Watt 17 Watt

Pentium G3240 has a 1.7% higher aggregate performance score, 16.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

i7-2677M, on the other hand, has 100% more threads, and 211.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Pentium G3240 and Core i7-2677M.

Note that Pentium G3240 is a desktop processor while Core i7-2677M is a notebook one.


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