Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7900X 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 i9-7900X is 1757 days newer than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Performs up to 4% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i3-3240 - 234 vs 224 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 55 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
38.95921237693389%
Multi-Core
1137
12.948411342671678%
Intel Core i9-7900X | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |