Intel Core i3-3240 vs Intel Pentium G4560

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-3240 or Intel Core i3-3240 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-3240 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3240, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Pentium G4560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G4560, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Pentium G4000
3 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3240 Name Intel Pentium G4560
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3240 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3240 is 3.4 GHz
The Intel Pentium G4560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4560 is 3.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3240 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3240 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium G4560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4560 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
48 Shaders 96
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2016
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 12
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7 Generation 9.5
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3240 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium G4560 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price 60 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Kaby Lake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Pentium G4560
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
7599
7599
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
5576
5576

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Pentium G4560
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3584
3584
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2648
2648

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Pentium G4560
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2027
2027
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1483
1483

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Pentium G4560
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1547
1547
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1240
1240

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Pentium G4560
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
768
768
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
586
586

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Pentium G4560
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
382
382
Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
306
306