Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500 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 i5-7500 is 1583 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 1% better in Control than Core i3-3240 - 201 vs 199 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-7500 - 55 vs 65 Watts
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
43.62204724409449%
Multi-Core
1137
32.691201840138014%
Intel Core i5-7500 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |