Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K is 1032 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 4% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i3-3240 - 311 vs 298 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- 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
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Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600K | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
91 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |