Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K is 3116 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 55 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 16% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-3240 - 180 vs 155 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 12 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
25.343092406221405%
Multi-Core
1137
13.253292924583285%
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |