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Core i3-3240 vs N150

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Performance score

Core i3-3240 2012 · 2/4 cores/threads, 55 W
10.46
N150 2025 · 4/4 cores/threads
11.67 +12%
Core i5-12450H Core Ultra 7 258V Ryzen 5 7500F Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i9-14900HX Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

By our estimate, N150 beats Core i3-3240 by 12%.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i3-3240
19

faster than 1% of tested · runs: 4

N150
33+74 %

faster than 3% of tested · runs: 13

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i3-3240N150
Score (0–100) 10.46 11.67
Ranking position 516 507
Power efficiency (0–100) 9.94 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Architecture Ivy Bridge Gracemont (Alder Lake-N)
Release date Q3 2012 Q1 2025

Specifications

Core i3-3240N150
Cores 2 4
Threads 4 4
Base clock 3.4 GHz no data
Boost clock 3.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
L3 cache 3 MB 6 MB
Process node 22 nm no data
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 2500 Intel Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i3-3240N150
Socket LGA1155 no data
TDP 55 W no data

Memory and PCI Express

Core i3-3240N150
Memory type DDR3-1333/1600 no data
Memory channels 2 no data
Max memory 32 GB no data
PCI Express version 2.0 no data
PCIe lanes 16 no data

Pros and cons

Core i3-3240

  • no notable advantages

N150

  • 12% higher overall score
  • 11% faster single core
  • more cores: 4 vs 2
  • bigger L3 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
  • newer: released in 2025

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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