The Core i7-10700F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $162.15 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 80% cheaper – $39.65 vs $201.80
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-10700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-10700F vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€201.8
19%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
22%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, €
€39.65
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700F vs Core i3-3240 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700F vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700F vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
