Pentium G2140 vs Core i3-3240T
Pentium G2140
Core i3-3240T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Pentium G2140 is positioned at rank 775 and the Core i3-3240T is on rank 851, so the Pentium G2140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2140
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3240T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2140 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) | ✅ More affordable ($8) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2140 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1080%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) | ✅ More affordable ($8) |
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 Pentium G2140 and Core i3-3240T
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2140 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3240T's 2 cores. The Core i3-3240T is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2140 scores 2,092 against the Core i3-3240T's 2,078 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2140. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3240T.
| Feature | Pentium G2140 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+14% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,092 | 2,078 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 550 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 920 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1155 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Pentium G2140 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium G2140) / not specified (Core i3-3240T). 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 | Pentium G2140 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2140 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i3-3240T debuted at $117. At current prices ($95 vs $8), the Core i3-3240T is $87 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2140 delivers 22.0 pts/$ vs 259.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-3240T — making the Core i3-3240T the 168.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2140 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-15% | $117 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $95 | $8-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.0 | 259.8+1081% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2012 |
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