i3-3240 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
+1288%
Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.46

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms Core i3-3240 by a whopping 1288% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2772176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.872.62
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.672.51
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$75

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 86% better value for money than i3-3240.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads644
Base clock speed3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm22 nm
Die size213 mm294 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSocket TR4FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
FDIno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data-
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiB32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.05 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-3240.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 20.27
+1288%
i3-3240 1.46

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32193
+1283%
i3-3240 2327

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 1206
+121%
i3-3240 545

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7607
+582%
i3-3240 1115

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 1.46
Recency 13 August 2018 3 September 2012
Physical cores 32 2
Threads 64 4
Chip lithography 12 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 55 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a 1288.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 83.3% more advanced lithography process.

i3-3240, on the other hand, has 354.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3240 in performance tests.


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