Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10940X 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 i9-10940X is 2602 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10940X
- Performs up to 30% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-3240 - 149 vs 115 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 67% less energy than Intel Core i9-10940X - 55 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10940X doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-10940X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
35.46734955185659%
Multi-Core
1137
10.55808338750116%
Intel Core i9-10940X | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 165 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
