Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i7-720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 1076 days newer than Core i7-720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-720QM
- Consumes up to 18% less energy than Intel Core i3-3240 - 45 vs 55 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 12% better in F1 23 than Core i7-720QM - 155 vs 138 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-720QM doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Mobile • Sep 23rd, 2009
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Mobile • Sep 23rd, 2009
Single-Core
329
59.38628158844765%
Multi-Core
892
78.45206684256816%
Intel Core i7-720QM | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Sep 23rd, 2009 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarksfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
1.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
2.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
45 W | TDP | 55 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
12.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |