Intel Core i3-3240 vs Intel Core i5-760
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-3240 and the Intel Core i5-760. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 95W |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1156 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge | Nehalem |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | None |
Winner: Intel Core i5-760 — driven by Cores (4), L3 Cache (6 MB), Threads (8)
Intel Core i3-3240
5
performance points
Intel Core i5-760
7
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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