Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-3240 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-880 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-3240 is 827 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-880.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-880
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 2% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-880 - 61 vs 60 FPS
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i7-880 - $29.98 vs $81.89
- Up to 64% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-880 - $0.55 vs $1.52 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-880 - 55 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-880 doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
FPS
60
98.36065573770492%
Value, €/FPS
€1.52/FPS
36.18421052631579%
Price, €
€90.9
36%
Buy for €90.9 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2222 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
61
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.55/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.28
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €33.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2223 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-880 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 55 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |