The Core i7-6700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-6700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 55 vs 91 Watts
Core i7-6700K vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
CA$194.57
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.03/FPS
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
90%
Min 1% FPS
113
91%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-6700K vs Core i3-3240 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 i7-6700K vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6700K vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $339.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 91 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
