Core i3-3240T vs Celeron B810

Core i3-3240T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2012

Celeron B810

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3240T

2 / 4

2,078

0.0%

2,091

+0.6%

About PassMark

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 i3-3240T is positioned at rank 851 and the Celeron B810 is on rank 801, so the Celeron B810 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 i3-3240T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17552%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16584%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12042%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3628%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2873%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2514%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1440%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1421%

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 Per Dollar Celeron B810

#789

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1207%

#790

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1189%

#791

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1092%

#792

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1087%

#793

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1077%

#795

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1040%

#796

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

997%

#797

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

995%

#798

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

969%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

100%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-3240T leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron B810 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-3240T	Celeron B810
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-3240T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 91% cheaper ($8 vs $86) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-3240T	Celeron B810
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+968%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)

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 i3-3240T Benchmark Check

Celeron B810 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3240T and Celeron B810

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.

Celeron B810

The Celeron B810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,091 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3240T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron B810's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i3-3240T versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B810 — a 60.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-3240T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i3-3240T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron B810 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3240T scores 2,078 against the Celeron B810's 2,091 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron B810. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3240T vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B810.

Feature	Core i3-3240T	Celeron B810
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz+87%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+81%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,078	2,091

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3240T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron B810 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3240T	Celeron B810
Socket	LGA1155	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-3240T) / VT-x (Celeron B810). The Celeron B810 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core i3-3240T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B810 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B810 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Core i3-3240T	Celeron B810
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-3240T launched at $117 MSRP, while the Celeron B810 debuted at $86. At current prices ($8 vs $86), the Core i3-3240T is $78 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-3240T delivers 259.8 pts/$ vs 24.3 pts/$ for the Celeron B810 — making the Core i3-3240T the 165.8% better value option.