Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 1091 days newer than Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 2% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-860 - 154 vs 151 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 55 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-860
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 8 vs 4 threads
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
FPS
151
98.05194805194806%
Value, €/FPS
€2.13/FPS
100%
Price, €
€328.66
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €328.66 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 176 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i7-860 |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |