Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 603 days newer than Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 1% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i5-2300 - 119 vs 118 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-2300 - 55 vs 95 Watts
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2300 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
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Jan 9th, 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 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |