Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF is 4061 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Core i3-3240
- Up to 87% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - $36.94 vs $288.28
- Up to 83% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i7-14700KF - $0.22 vs $1.30 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-14700KF
- Performs up to 31% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i3-3240 - 222 vs 170 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 28 vs 4 threads
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
170
77%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Price, €
€36.94
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €36.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7194 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
222
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.3/FPS
17%
Price, €
€288.28
12%
FPS Winner
Buy for €288.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7194 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240 | vs | Core i7-14700KF |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 20 |
4 | Threads | 28 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
55 W | TDP | Not Available |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |