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Core i3-3250 vs Core i3-3240

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

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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 $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11266 minutes ago

vs

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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 11266 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 $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11266 minutes ago

vs

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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 11266 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $138

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

Availability

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

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-3250 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-3250 is 279 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240

Up to 27% cheaper than Core i3-3250 - $41.0 vs $56.34
Up to 27% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i3-3250 - $0.22 vs $0.3 per FPS

This is a free version of HITMAN 3.

HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

FPS

189

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.3/FPS

73%

Price, $

$56.34

72%

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

Buy for $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11266 minutes ago

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

FPS

189

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.22/FPS

100%

Price, $

$41

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for $41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11266 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

109

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

249

FPS

246

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

63

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

214

FPS

214

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

692

FPS

690

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Single-Core

532

96%

Multi-Core

1130

99%

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Single-Core

554

100%

Multi-Core

1137

100%

Intel Core i3-3250	vs	Intel Core i3-3240
Jun 9th, 2013	Release Date	Sep 3rd, 2012
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
3.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.4 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
55 W	TDP	55 W
22 nm	Process Size	22 nm
35.0x	Multiplier	34.0x
Intel HD 2500	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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