Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K is 2884 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10850K
- Performs up to 7% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-3240 - 125 vs 117 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - $29.98 vs $204.0
- Up to 85% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-10850K - $0.28 vs $1.81 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-10850K - 55 vs 125 Watts
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020
FPS
125
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.81/FPS
15%
Price, €
€226.44
14%
FPS Winner
Buy for €226.44 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 26 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
117
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.28/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.28
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €33.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10850K | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Jul 27th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |