Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8300 outperforms Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8300 is 1990 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8300
- Performs up to 41% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i3-3240 - 350 vs 249 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-8300 - 55 vs 62 Watts
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i3-8300
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8300 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 62 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
