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Overview

The Pentium G3240T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium G3240T is positioned at rank #652 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 G3240T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11785%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11136%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8085%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2436%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1929%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1688%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

967%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

954%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

869%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

869%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

859%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

836%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

824%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

821%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

813%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

100%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

99%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

99%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

99%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

99%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

98%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

98%

#666

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

97%

#667

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G3240T across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G3240T specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3240T 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 1,693, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G3240T
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.7 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)	66 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,693

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3240T fits into the LGA1150 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 memory.

Specification	Pentium G3240T
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 G3240T has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G3240T
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	35 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	66 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $64), the Pentium G3240T delivers 113 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #652 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2708 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G3240T
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$64
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#652
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2708
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2014
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel