The Core i5-9600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $75.67 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 67% cheaper – $36.94 vs $112.61
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€112.61
32%
Value, €/FPS
€0.58/FPS
36%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, €
€36.94
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.21/FPS
100%
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-3240 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
