The Core i3-3240 is a bottom-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Sep 03, 2012. It's currently in stock for $36.93, so it's an amazing value for money.
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | 55 W | 2/4 | 3.4 GHz |
| Release Date | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base |
|---|
Core i3-3240 Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 2500 |
| Overclockable | No |
Core i3-3240 in My Games
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+2
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Ultra
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+2
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Ultra
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+3
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Epic
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+4
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