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Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-3240

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor

Buy for 33.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 373.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 278 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3240

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor

Buy for 33.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 373.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 278 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 3775 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240

  • Up to 91% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $29.98 vs $336.34
  • Up to 97% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $0.21 vs $6.67 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 55 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 31% better in No Man's Sky than Core i3-3240 - 207 vs 158 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of No Man's Sky.
No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

158

76%

Value, €/FPS

€0.21/FPS

100%

Price, €

€33.28

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor

Buy for 33.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

207

100%

Value, €/FPS

€6.67/FPS

3%

Price, €

€373.34

8%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 373.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 278 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

554

20%

Multi-Core

1137

7%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i3-3240

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Sep 3rd, 2012Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
Ivy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
55 W
TDP120 W
22 nmProcess Size
5 nm
34.0xMultiplier
42.0x
Intel HD 2500Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockableNo

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