Core i3-3240T vs Pentium G2140

Core i3-3240T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2012

Pentium G2140

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WW2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3240T

2 / 4

2,078

0.0%

2,092

+0.7%

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 Pentium G2140 is on rank 775, so the Pentium G2140 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 Pentium G2140

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14900%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14079%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10223%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3080%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2439%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2134%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1222%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1206%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1098%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1098%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1086%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1057%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1042%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1038%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1028%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

100%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

100%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

100%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

99%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

99%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

99%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

99%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

98%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

98%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

98%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

98%

#790

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

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 Pentium G2140 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-3240T	Pentium G2140
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 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 92% cheaper ($8 vs $95) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-3240T	Pentium G2140
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1080%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)

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

Pentium G2140 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3240T and Pentium G2140

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.

Pentium G2140

The Pentium G2140 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: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3240T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G2140's 2 cores. The Core i3-3240T is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-3240T scores 2,078 against the Pentium G2140's 2,092 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2140. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3240T vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140.

Feature	Core i3-3240T	Pentium G2140
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.3 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	—
PassMark	2,078	2,092
Geekbench 6 Single	—	550
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	920

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1155 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i3-3240T	Pentium G2140
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-3240T) / VT-x (Pentium G2140). The Pentium G2140 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Core i3-3240T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2140 targets Legacy Desktop.

Feature	Core i3-3240T	Pentium G2140
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-3240T launched at $117 MSRP, while the Pentium G2140 debuted at $100. At current prices ($8 vs $95), the Core i3-3240T is $87 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-3240T delivers 259.8 pts/$ vs 22.0 pts/$ for the Pentium G2140 — making the Core i3-3240T the 168.7% better value option.