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The Ryzen 9 3900X 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 Ryzen 9 3900X

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Core i3-3240

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy – 55 vs 105 Watts
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i3-3240

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo

Ryzen 9 3900X

Jul 7th, 2019


Average FPS

209

100%

Min 1% FPS

143

100%

Price, €

Out of Stock

Value, €/FPS

Not Available


All items are out of stock.

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Core i3-3240

Sep 3rd, 2012


Average FPS

183

88%

Min 1% FPS

127

89%

Price, €

Out of Stock

Value, €/FPS

Not Available


All items are out of stock.

Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i3-3240 in My Games

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The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo

Ryzen 9 3900X

Jul 7th, 2019

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Core i3-3240

Sep 3rd, 2012

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Epic

1920x1080

+4

Average FPS

Average FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

Very High

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo

Ryzen 9 3900X

Jul 7th, 2019


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1709

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

9937

100%

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Core i3-3240

Sep 3rd, 2012


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

545

32%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1110

11%

Performance Specifications

The Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo

Ryzen 9 3900X

Jul 7th, 2019


Cores

12-core

100%

L3 Cache

64 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.8 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.6 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

3200 MHz

100%

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Core i3-3240

Sep 3rd, 2012


Cores

2-core

17%

L3 Cache

3 MB

5%


Base Frequency

3.4 GHz

89%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

MHz

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo

Ryzen 9 3900X

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Core i3-3240

General
Jul 7th, 2019
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
$499.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1155
MatisseCodenameIvy Bridge
105 WPower Consumption
55 W
Performance
12
Cores2
24
Threads4
3.8 GHz
Base Frequency3.4 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo FrequencyNon-Turbo
64 MB
L3 Cache3 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 3200 MHzRAMDDR3
NoIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

Ryzen 9 3900X and Core i3-3240 vs Other CPUs

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€389.00

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Core i7-14700KF

€358.00

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