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Core i3-3240T vs Core i3-540

Core i3-3240T vs Core i3-540: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

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 18108 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-540

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18108 minutes ago

FPS Winner

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 18108 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-540

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18108 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: $133

Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-3240T outperforms the more expensive Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-3240T is 970 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T

Performs up to 1% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i3-540 - 118 vs 117 FPS
Up to 57% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $25.7 vs $60.0
Up to 57% better value when playing A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i3-540 - $0.22 vs $0.51 per FPS
Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 35 vs 73 Watts

This is a free version of A Plague Tale: Requiem.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

FPS

118

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.22/FPS

100%

Price, $

$25.7

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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 18108 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

117

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.51/FPS

43%

Price, $

$60

42%

Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18108 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

106

FPS

105

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

234

FPS

229

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

52

FPS

48

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

212

FPS

212

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

683

FPS

680

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Single-Core

447

100%

Multi-Core

971

100%

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

91%

Multi-Core

841

86%

Intel Core i3-3240T	vs	Intel Core i3-540
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	3.1 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
35 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
30.0x	Multiplier	23.0x
Intel HD 2500	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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