Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3770 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 i7-3770 is 127 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770
- Performs up to 8% better in FIFA 23 than Core i3-3240 - 109 vs 101 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-3770 - $29.98 vs $69.47
- Up to 54% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-3770 - $0.33 vs $0.71 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-3770 - 55 vs 77 Watts
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €77.11 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 101 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
101
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.28
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €33.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 101 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3770 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 55 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |