Games you can play with a Intel Core i3-3240

performance score 34Ivy Bridge

The Intel Core i3-3240 is an Ivy Bridge previous-generation processor. Across 3,151 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

179

Runs easily

336

Meets recommended requirements

503

Meets minimum requirements

2,133

Below minimum

Runs easily

179 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

336 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

503 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

2,133 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core i3-3240 run?
Of 3,151 games with usable CPU requirements, 1018 run on a Intel Core i3-3240 (515 at their recommended settings), and 2133 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i3-3240 still good enough for modern games?
It is showing its age - it clears the minimum for many games but misses the recommended CPU target for a large share of them.

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