Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9940X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9940X is 2237 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Performs up to 15% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-3240 - 143 vs 124 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 96% cheaper than Core i9-9940X - $29.98 vs $730.42
- Consumes up to 67% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 55 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
37.97121315969842%
Multi-Core
1137
10.592509782001118%
Intel Core i9-9940X | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | 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 |
4.4 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 |