In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, the Core i3-3240 is slower than the Core i3-14100F and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $32 more expensive!
Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 5% less energy – 55 vs 58 Watts
- Consumes up to 5% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i3-14100F
- Up to 24% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – 117 vs 94 FPS
- Up to 24% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
- Is 11 years and 4 months newer – Jan 08, 2024 vs Sep 03, 2012
- Is 11 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 25% cheaper – $96.99 vs $128.99
- Up to 25% cheaper
- Up to 40% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – $0.82 vs $1.37/FPS
- Up to 40% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 FPS Calculator
Core i3-3240 vs Core i3-14100F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
94 FPS
80%
Min 1% FPS
66 FPS
75%
Price, $
$128.99
75%
Value, $/FPS
$1.37/FPS
60%
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
117 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
88 FPS
100%
Price, $
$96.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3240 vs Core i3-14100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3240 vs Core i3-14100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-3240 Sep 3rd, 2012 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i3-14100F Jan 8th, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Released | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| – | MSRP | $109.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | LGA1700 |
55 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
