Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i7-11700KF vs Core i3-3240

Core i7-11700KF vs Core i3-3240: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-11700KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700KF Logo
Intel Processore desktop Core i7-11700KF di undicesima generazione (clock base 3,6 GHz TuboBoost 4,9 GHz, 8 core, 16 MB di cache, LGA1200) BX8070811700KF

Buy for 238.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77812 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-3240

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
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 77811 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-11700KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700KF Logo
Intel Processore desktop Core i7-11700KF di undicesima generazione (clock base 3,6 GHz TuboBoost 4,9 GHz, 8 core, 16 MB di cache, LGA1200) BX8070811700KF

Buy for 238.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77812 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-3240

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
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 77811 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-11700KF 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 i7-11700KF is 3116 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700KF

  • Performs up to 14% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-3240 - 293 vs 258 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240

  • Up to 90% cheaper than Core i7-11700KF - €23.0 vs €238.66
  • Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i7-11700KF - 55 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-11700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Apex Legends.
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-11700KF Logo
Core i7-11700KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

293

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€238.66

9%

FPS Winner

Intel Processore desktop Core i7-11700KF di undicesima generazione (clock base 3,6 GHz TuboBoost 4,9 GHz, 8 core, 16 MB di cache, LGA1200) BX8070811700KF

Buy for 238.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77812 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

258

88.05460750853243%

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 77811 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-11700KF Logo
Core i7-11700KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-11700KF Logo
Core i7-11700KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2257

100%

Multi-Core

10185

100%

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

554

24.545857332742578%

Multi-Core

1137

11.163475699558175%

Intel Core i7-11700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-11700KF

vs
Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Intel Core i3-3240

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Rocket LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores2
16
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
55 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
36.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.