Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 3410 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 7% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i3-3240 - 240 vs 224 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700F - 55 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
23.454699407281964%
Multi-Core
1137
9.86379803938579%
Intel Core i7-12700F | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 55 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
