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Pentium G6950 vs Core i3-3240T

Pentium G6950 vs Core i3-3240T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 12382 minutes ago

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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 12382 minutes ago

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 12382 minutes ago

vs

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 12382 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $87

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Availability

Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155

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 2% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Pentium G6950 - 116 vs 114 FPS
Up to 46% cheaper than Pentium G6950 - $25.7 vs $47.48
Up to 48% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Pentium G6950 - $0.22 vs $0.42 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 Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

114

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.42/FPS

52%

Price, $

$47.48

54%

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $47.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12382 minutes ago

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

FPS

116

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 12382 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

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 • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

324

72%

Multi-Core

517

53%

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Single-Core

447

100%

Multi-Core

971

100%

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

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