The Core i5-8600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $92.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 42% cheaper – $128.99 vs $220.99
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-8600K vs Core i3-3240
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$220.99
58%
Value, $/FPS
$1.07/FPS
65%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
183
89%
Min 1% FPS
127
91%
Price, $
$128.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $257.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
