Intel Core i3-3250 vs Intel Pentium G3240
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-3250 and the Intel Pentium G3240. 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 | 53W |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel HD Graphics |
Winner: Intel Core i3-3250 — driven by Boost Clock (3.5 GHz), Base Clock (3.5 GHz)
Intel Core i3-3250
4
performance points
Intel Pentium G3240
1
performance point
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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