Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K 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 Core i5-11600K is 3116 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 7% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-3240 - 268 vs 251 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - $29.98 vs $131.6
- Up to 76% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-11600K - $0.13 vs $0.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 55 vs 125 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
268
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.55/FPS
23%
Price, €
€146.08
22%
FPS Winner
Buy for €146.08 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12291 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
251
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.28
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €33.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12290 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600K | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |