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Core i3-3240T vs Core i3-530

Core i3-3240T vs Core i3-530: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i3-3240T

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155

Buy for $25.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75405 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $40 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75406 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-3240T

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155

Buy for $25.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75405 minutes ago

vs

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Intel Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $40 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75406 minutes ago

Availability

Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155

Availability
MSRP in USD: $113

Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-3240T outperforms the more expensive Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240T is 970 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-530.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T

Up to 36% cheaper than Core i3-530 - $25.7 vs $40.0
Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 35 vs 73 Watts

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

FPS

178

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$25.7

100%

Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155

Buy for $25.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75405 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

178

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$40

64%

Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $40 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75406 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

52

FPS

43

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

106

FPS

104

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

234

FPS

223

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

255

FPS

253

FPS

Apex Legends

Apex Legends

683

FPS

676

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Single-Core

447

100%

Multi-Core

971

100%

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

360

80.53691275167785%

Multi-Core

755

77.75489186405767%

Intel Core i3-3240T	vs	Intel Core i3-530
Sep 3rd, 2012	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Core i3	Collection	Core i3
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	4
2.9 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.9 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
35 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
30.0x	Multiplier	22.0x
Intel HD 2500	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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