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Core i9-14900K vs Core i3-3240

Core i9-14900K vs Core i3-3240: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900K 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 i9-14900K is 4061 days newer than Core i3-3240.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900K

  • Performs up to 15% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-3240 - 289 vs 251 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 32 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Monster Hunter: World.
Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

289

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.67/FPS

100%

Price, €

€483.36

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

251

87%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3101

100%

Multi-Core

21000

100%

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo
Core i3-3240

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

554

18%

Multi-Core

1137

5%

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo

Intel Core i9-14900K

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Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Intel Core i3-3240

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Raptor LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores2
32
Threads4
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
6.0 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
Not AvailableTDP55 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i9-14900K or Core i3-3240

Monster Hunter: World, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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