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Core i3-3240T vs Core i5-4690S

Core i3-3240T vs Core i5-4690S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 81 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690S LGA 1150 - BX80646I54690S

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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 81 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690S LGA 1150 - BX80646I54690S

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 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: $224

Intel Core i5-4690S LGA 1150 - BX80646I54690S

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-4690S outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-4690S is 605 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240T.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T

Up to 51% cheaper than Core i5-4690S - $25.7 vs $52.0
Up to 48% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i5-4690S - $0.12 vs $0.23 per FPS
Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690S - 35 vs 65 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690S

Performs up to 11% better in Battlefield V than Core i3-3240T - 229 vs 207 FPS

This is a free version of Battlefield V.

Battlefield V

Battlefield V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

FPS

207

90%

Value, $/FPS

$0.12/FPS

100%

Price, $

$25.7

100%

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 81 minutes ago

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

FPS

229

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.23/FPS

52%

Price, $

$52

49%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690S LGA 1150 - BX80646I54690S

Buy for $52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

52

FPS

128

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

106

FPS

123

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

166

FPS

193

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

234

FPS

325

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

154

FPS

174

FPS

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Single-Core

447

39%

Multi-Core

971

29%

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Single-Core

1122

100%

Multi-Core

3299

100%

Intel Core i3-3240T	vs	Intel Core i5-4690S
Sep 3rd, 2012	Release Date	May 1st, 2014
Core i3	Collection	Core i5
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Haswell
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1150
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	4
4	Threads	4
2.9 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.2 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	3.9 GHz
35 W	TDP	65 W
22 nm	Process Size	22 nm
30.0x	Multiplier	32.0x
Intel HD 2500	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 4600
No	Overclockable	No

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