Core i7-2620M vs Core i3-3245

CPU

GPU

Core i7-2620M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Core i3-3245

2 Cores4 Thrd55 WW2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2620M

2 / 4

2,424

+0.5%

2,412

0.0%

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 i7-2620M is positioned at rank 1162 and the Core i3-3245 is on rank 794, so the Core i3-3245 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 i7-2620M

#1149

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4185%

#1150

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4124%

#1151

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3786%

#1152

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3769%

#1153

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3734%

#1155

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3606%

#1156

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3458%

#1157

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3452%

#1158

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3359%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1163

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

98%

#1164

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1165

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

97%

#1169

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1170

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1171

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1172

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1173

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

95%

#1175

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

93%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3245

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15508%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14654%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10640%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3205%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2539%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2221%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1272%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1256%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1143%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1143%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1130%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1100%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1084%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1080%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1070%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

98%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#794

Core i3-3245

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

99%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

98%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

98%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

97%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

97%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

97%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

97%

#807

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

96%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

96%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-2620M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3245 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-2620M	Core i3-3245
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i3-3245 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $50 (vs $346), it costs 86% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 589% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-2620M.

Insight	Core i7-2620M	Core i3-3245
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+589%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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 i7-2620M Benchmark Check

Core i3-3245 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2620M and Core i3-3245

Core i7-2620M

The Core i7-2620M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,424 points. Launch price was $346.

Core i3-3245

The Core i3-3245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2013 (12 years ago). It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.4 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: 2,412 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-2620M and Core i3-3245 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i7-2620M is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-2620M scores 2,424 against the Core i3-3245's 2,412 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-2620M. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-2620M vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-3245.

Feature	Core i7-2620M	Core i3-3245
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	2,424	2,412
Geekbench 6 Single	509	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,222	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2620M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-3245 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Core i3-3245 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i7-2620M	Core i3-3245
Socket	PGA988	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-2620M) vs VT-x (Core i3-3245). Both include integrated graphics — HD 3000 (Core i7-2620M) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3245) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2620M targets Budget, Core i3-3245 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-2620M rivals Core i5-2410M.