Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4130 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4130 is 363 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 5% cheaper than Core i3-4130 - $41.0 vs $43.0
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Performs up to 23% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i3-3240 - 86 vs 70 FPS
- Up to 15% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i3-3240 - $0.5 vs $0.59 per FPS
- Consumes up to 2% less energy than Intel Core i3-3240 - 54 vs 55 Watts
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
86
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.5/FPS
100%
Price, $
$43
95%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i3-4130 |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
55 W | TDP | 54 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
No | Overclockable | No |