The Core i5-2500K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- A faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€271
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.58/FPS
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-3240 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2500K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $216.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
