The Core i9-7920X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $93.69 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 72% cheaper – $36.94 vs $130.63
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 55 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7920X vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€130.63
28%
Value, €/FPS
€0.7/FPS
30%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
Price, €
€36.94
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.21/FPS
100%
Core i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7920X vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
18%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $1,199.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
