Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i5-2405S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 470 days newer than Core i5-2405S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 1% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-2405S - 109 vs 108 FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-2405S - 55 vs 65 Watts
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2405S
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2405S | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| May 22nd, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
