Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7800X 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 i7-7800X is 1757 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7800X
- Performs up to 4% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-3240 - 216 vs 207 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 55 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
41.03703703703704%
Multi-Core
1137
18.496827720839434%
Intel Core i7-7800X | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 140 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
