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Core i3-3240 vs Core i3-3250

Core i3-3240 vs Core i3-3250: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i3-3240

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor

Buy for $41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74531 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74531 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-3240

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor

Buy for $41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74531 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74531 minutes ago

Availability

Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor

Availability
MSRP in USD: $138

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 279 days older than the more expensive Core i3-3250.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240

Up to 15% cheaper than Core i3-3250 - $41.0 vs $48.0

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

FPS

150

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$41

100%

Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor

Buy for $41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74531 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

FPS

150

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$48

85%

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74531 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

63

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

109

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

249

FPS

246

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

258

FPS

257

FPS

Apex Legends

Apex Legends

692

FPS

690

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Single-Core

554

100%

Multi-Core

1137

100%

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Single-Core

532

96.028880866426%

Multi-Core

1130

99.38434476693052%

Intel Core i3-3240	vs	Intel Core i3-3250
Sep 3rd, 2012	Release Date	Jun 9th, 2013
Core i3	Collection	Core i3
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	4
3.4 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
55 W	TDP	55 W
22 nm	Process Size	22 nm
34.0x	Multiplier	35.0x
Intel HD 2500	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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