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Core i3-3240 vs Core i5-6600K

Core i3-3240 vs Core i5-6600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-3240

3.4 GHz | 2-core

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BQTEC Intel Core i3-3240 3.40 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 55 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 23 on Amazon

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Updated 75081 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 182.66 on Amazon

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Updated 75082 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3240

3.4 GHz | 2-core

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BQTEC Intel Core i3-3240 3.40 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 55 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75081 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 182.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75082 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K is 1032 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240

  • Up to 87% cheaper than Core i5-6600K - €23.0 vs €182.66
  • Consumes up to 40% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 55 vs 91 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Rocket League than Core i3-3240 - 717 vs 677 FPS
This is a free version of Rocket League.
Rocket League

Rocket League

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

677

94.42119944211994%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€23

100%

BQTEC Intel Core i3-3240 3.40 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 55 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75081 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

717

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€182.66

12%

FPS Winner

Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 182.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75082 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

554

39.0415785764623%

Multi-Core

1137

28.33998005982054%

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1419

100%

Multi-Core

4012

100%

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Intel Core i3-3240

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Intel Core i5-6600K Logo

Intel Core i5-6600K

Sep 3rd, 2012Release Date
Jul 2nd, 2015
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Ivy BridgeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads4
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
55 W
TDP91 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
34.0xMultiplier
35.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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