Core 2 Extreme X9100 vs Core i3-3240T

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Extreme X9100 is positioned at rank 277 and the Core i3-3240T is on rank 851, so the Core 2 Extreme X9100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme X9100

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

97%

#265

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

427%

#266

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

420%

#267

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

386%

#268

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

384%

#269

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

381%

#271

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

368%

#272

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

352%

#273

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

352%

#274

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

342%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3240T

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17552%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16584%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12042%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3628%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2873%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2514%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1440%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1421%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1294%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1294%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1279%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1245%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1227%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1222%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1211%

#851

Core i3-3240T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $8

100%

#852

Athlon II X2 240

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#854

Core i5-2500S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

99%

#856

Athlon X2 BE-2400

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

99%

#857

Core i3-2102

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

98%

#858

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

98%

#859

Core i5-3475S

MSRP: $249|Avg: $42

98%

#860

Core i7-2600K

MSRP: $317|Avg: $109

97%

#861

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

97%

#862

Athlon II X2 245

MSRP: $66|Avg: $15

97%

#863

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

97%

#865

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

96%

#866

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-3240T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Extreme X9100 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Extreme X9100	Core i3-3240T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($851)	✅ More affordable ($8)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn XE (2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-3240T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 99% cheaper ($8 vs $851) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Extreme X9100	Core i3-3240T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+10615%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($851)	✅ More affordable ($8)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core 2 Extreme X9100 Benchmark Check

Core i3-3240T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i3-3240T

Core 2 Extreme X9100

The Core 2 Extreme X9100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn XE (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,063 points. Launch price was $851.

Core i3-3240T

The Core i3-3240T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,078 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Extreme X9100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3240T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme X9100 versus 3 GHz on the Core i3-3240T — a 190.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-3240T (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core 2 Extreme X9100 uses the Penryn XE (2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-3240T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Extreme X9100 scores 2,063 against the Core i3-3240T's 2,078 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-3240T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Extreme X9100 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3240T.

Feature	Core 2 Extreme X9100	Core i3-3240T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.07 GHz	3 GHz+4186%
Base Clock	3.06 GHz+6%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Penryn XE (2008)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,063	2,078

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Extreme X9100 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-3240T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.