Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2700K 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 i7-2700K is 315 days older than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 55 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Performs up to 2% better in New World than Core i3-3240 - 101 vs 99 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 8 vs 4 threads
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
101
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.81/FPS
100%
Price, €
€182.45
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |