Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i5-3437U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 120 days older than Core i5-3437U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3437U
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i3-3240 - 17 vs 55 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 7% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-3437U - 76 vs 71 FPS
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jan 1st, 2013
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3437U | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
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Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
1.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
17 W | TDP | 55 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
19.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |