The Core i3-3240 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $558.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 93% cheaper – $41.00 vs $599.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 55 vs 120 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3240 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
2%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Jan 6th, 2025
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.4 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 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 6th, 2025 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Granite Ridge |
55 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
