Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10940X 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 i9-10940X is 2602 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10940X
- Performs up to 14% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i3-3240 - 134 vs 118 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 95% cheaper than Core i9-10940X - $29.98 vs $570.32
- Up to 94% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i9-10940X - $0.28 vs $4.72 per FPS
- Consumes up to 67% less energy than Intel Core i9-10940X - 55 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
118
88%
Value, €/FPS
€0.28/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.28
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10940X | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
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Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Cascade Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
165 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |