The Core i7-11700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $256.96 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 85% cheaper – $44.02 vs $300.98
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 56% less energy – 55 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$300.98
14%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
18%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
83%
Min 1% FPS
113
84%
Price, $
$44.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-3240 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
