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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 3676 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Core i3-3240
- Up to 87% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $33.28 vs $250.79
- Up to 82% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i7-13700K - $0.16 vs $0.90 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700K - 55 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 37% better in Lost Ark than Core i3-3240 - 309 vs 226 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 24 vs 4 threads
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
226
73%
Value, €/FPS
€0.16/FPS
100%
Price, €
€36.94
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor
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In Stock
Updated 95 minutes ago
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
309
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.9/FPS
18%
Price, €
€278.38
13%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
Buy for €278.38 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 95 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240 | vs | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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