In Dead Space, the Core i3-3240 is slightly slower than the Core i7-720QM. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $21 cheaper!
Core i3-3240
- Is 2 years and 11 months newer – Sep 03, 2012 vs Sep 23, 2009
- Is 2 years and 11 months newer
- Up to 14% cheaper – $128.99 vs $149.94
- Up to 14% cheaper
- Up to 13% better value in Dead Space – $0.74 vs $0.85/FPS
- Up to 13% better value in Dead Space
Core i7-720QM
- Up to 1% faster in Dead Space – 175 vs 174 FPS
- Up to 1% faster in Dead Space
- Consumes up to 18% less energy – 45 vs 55 Watts
- Consumes up to 18% less energy
Dead Space FPS Calculator
Core i3-3240 vs Core i7-720QM: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
174 FPS
99%
Min 1% FPS
89 FPS
100%
Price, $
$128.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
100%
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Average FPS
175 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
89 FPS
100%
Price, $
$149.94
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
87%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3240 vs Core i7-720QM in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3240 vs Core i7-720QM in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.6 GHz
47%
Turbo Frequency
2.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-3240 Sep 3rd, 2012 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-720QM Sep 23rd, 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 23rd, 2009 |
| – | MSRP | $364.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Laptop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | LGAG1 |
| 55W | Power Consumption | 45W |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | 1333 MHz (DDR3) |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated GPU | None |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
