The Core i3-3240 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 9700X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $263.64 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 87% cheaper – $41.00 vs $304.64
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 9700X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 7 9700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 7 9700X
Aug 8th, 2024
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
187
100%
Price, $
$304.64
13%
Value, $/FPS
$1.22/FPS
31%
Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 7 9700X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 7 9700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 7 9700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Ryzen 7 9700X
Aug 8th, 2024
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3240 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Aug 8th, 2024 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Granite Ridge |
55 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
