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Core i3-3240T vs Pentium G6950

Core i3-3240T vs Pentium G6950: 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 18841 minutes ago

vs

Intel Pentium G6950

2.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $47.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18841 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 18841 minutes ago

vs

Intel Pentium G6950

2.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $47.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18841 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: $87

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-3240T outperforms the more expensive Pentium G6950 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 Pentium G6950.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T

Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Pentium G6950 - 149 vs 147 FPS
Up to 46% cheaper than Pentium G6950 - $25.7 vs $47.48
Up to 47% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Pentium G6950 - $0.17 vs $0.32 per FPS
Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Pentium G6950 - 35 vs 73 Watts
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G6950 - 4 vs 2 threads

This is a free version of Red Dead Redemption 2.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

FPS

149

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.17/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 18841 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

147

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.32/FPS

53%

Price, $

$47.48

54%

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $47.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18841 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

106

FPS

103

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

234

FPS

218

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

52

FPS

39

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

212

FPS

210

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

683

FPS

673

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Single-Core

447

100%

Multi-Core

971

100%

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

324

72%

Multi-Core

517

53%

Intel Core i3-3240T	vs	Intel Pentium G6950
Sep 3rd, 2012	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Core i3	Collection	Pentium
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	2
2.9 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.8 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
35 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
30.0x	Multiplier	21.0x
Intel HD 2500	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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