The Core i7-6700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $56.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 59% cheaper – $39.65 vs $96.30
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Core i7-6700 vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€96.3
41%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
44%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, €
€39.65
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Core i7-6700 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 i7-6700 vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6700 vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
