The Core i3-3240 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 55 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
93%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, CA$
CA$898.35
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.96/FPS
100%
Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3240 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Aug 10th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $999.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Whitehaven |
55 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 32 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
