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Overview

The Pentium G3240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,930 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240

#926

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

133%

#927

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

131%

#928

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

130%

#929

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

129%

#930

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

127%

#931

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

123%

#932

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

118%

#933

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

117%

#934

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

117%

#935

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

108%

#936

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

108%

#937

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

108%

#938

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

107%

#939

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

106%

#940

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

106%

#941

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

100%

#942

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

98%

#943

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

96%

#944

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

95%

#945

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

95%

#946

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

95%

#947

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

94%

#948

Phenom II X6 1075T

MSRP: $245|Avg: N/A

93%

#949

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

93%

#950

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

93%

#951

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

92%

#952

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

92%

#953

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

90%

#954

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

89%

#955

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

89%

#956

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G3240 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G3240 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3240 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It carries 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,930, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G3240
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.1 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	5 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	72 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,930

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3240 fits into the LGA1150 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 memory.

Specification	Pentium G3240
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1150
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium G3240 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 53 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G3240
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	53 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	72 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $126 (MSRP: $89), the Pentium G3240 delivers 15 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2613 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G3240
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$89
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$126
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2613
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2014
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

5 specs

Type	desktop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Release Date	2007-01-01
Performance Ranking Position	2613

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus Speed	5 GT/s
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	3.1 GHz
Process Technology	22 nm
Max Core Temperature	72 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-