Processor comparison
AMD A10-6790K vs Intel Core i3-3240
AMD
AMD A10-6790K
AMD Socket FM2
4000 MHz
4 cores
Oct 2013
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i3-3240
Intel Socket 1155
3400 MHz
2 cores
Sep 2012
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- AMD A10-6790K100%
- Intel Core i3-3240110%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- AMD A10-6790K100%
- Intel Core i3-3240122%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- AMD A10-6790K102%
- Intel Core i3-3240100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the AMD A10-6790K
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3240
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 22% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 45 watts lower power draw.
- Around 10% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-3240
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| AMD A10-6790K | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| 3DNow! | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| CnQ | | |
| NX bit | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| TXT | | |
Architecture
| AMD A10-6790K | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|
| Architecture | AMD Piledriver | Intel_IvyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Richland | Ivy Bridge |
| Release Date | Oct 2013 | Sep 2012 |
Cores
| AMD A10-6790K | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 8670D | Intel HD 2500 |
Cache
| AMD A10-6790K | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 0 KB | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
| AMD A10-6790K | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket FM2 | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Max Case Temp | 74°C | 65°C |
| Package | uPGA | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | 246mm² | 94mm² |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| AMD A10-6790K | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 4000 MHz | 3400 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4300 MHz | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | 1.475 V | unknown |
| TDP | 100 W | 55 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- AMD A10-6790K2623 points
- Intel Core i3-32403502 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- AMD A10-6790K8003 points
- Intel Core i3-32408404 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- AMD A10-6790K5866
- Intel Core i3-32405472
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- AMD A10-6790K2067
- Intel Core i3-32402514
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- AMD A10-6790K (simulated)97.73
- Intel Core i3-3240 (simulated)121.18
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- AMD A10-6790K (simulated)318.05
- Intel Core i3-3240 (simulated)323.97
points - higher is better