The Core i9-10900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $433.32 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 92% cheaper – $39.65 vs $472.97
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 56% less energy – 55 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€472.97
8%
Value, €/FPS
€2.43/FPS
9%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
87%
Min 1% FPS
113
88%
Price, €
€39.65
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
