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In short — Core i5-8279U outperforms Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8279U is 2403 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8279U
- Performs up to 9% better in Ready or Not than Core i3-3240 - 260 vs 238 FPS
- Consumes up to 49% less energy than Intel Core i3-3240 - 28 vs 55 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 8 vs 4 threads
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-8279U
Mobile • Apr 3rd, 2019
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8279U | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
28 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Iris Pro Plus 655 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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