Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i7-940 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 1386 days newer than Core i7-940.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-940
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 1% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-940 - 190 vs 188 FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-940 - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-940 doesn't have integrated graphics
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
190
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.12/FPS
100%
Price, €
€23
100%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-940 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 55 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |