Celeron G5905T vs Core i3-3240
Celeron G5905T
Core i3-3240
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5905T
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3240
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+233%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G5905T and Core i3-3240
Celeron G5905T
The Celeron G5905T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,356 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-3240
The Core i3-3240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,352 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5905T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3240's 2 cores. The Core i3-3240 is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5905T scores 2,356 against the Core i3-3240's 2,352 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G5905T. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905T vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3240.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,356 | 2,352 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5905T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3240 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G5905T) / not specified (Core i3-3240). The Celeron G5905T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i3-3240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905T rivals Pentium Gold G6405T.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5905T launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core i3-3240 debuted at $132. At current prices ($50 vs $15), the Core i3-3240 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5905T delivers 47.1 pts/$ vs 156.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-3240 — making the Core i3-3240 the 107.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-62% | $132 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.1 | 156.8+233% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2012 |
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