Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3930K 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 i7-3930K is 294 days older than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-3240 - 151 vs 150 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 12 vs 4 threads
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
