Intel released the Core i3-3240 processor :year_text, expanding its popular :family_text series. The hardware foundation of the die is based on 22 nm manufacturing norms, ensuring high transistor density. The compatible motherboards connector is supported. It features 2 cores and 4 threads, making it an excellent choice for modern tasks. By default, the cores function at 3.4 GHz. Thanks to 3 MB of L3 cache, latency when accessing RAM is reduced. Nominal power consumption (TDP) is 55 W, so adequate cooling should be considered. While Core i3-3240 is not positioned as a flagship gaming solution, it is quite capable of handling popular games at medium settings when combined with a discrete graphics card.