Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500K is 603 days older than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 55 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 1% better in Stray than Core i3-3240 - 178 vs 177 FPS
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
178
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.21/FPS
100%
Price, £
£37.72
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £37.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 195 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |