The Core i7-2600K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $216.85 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 83% cheaper – $44.02 vs $260.87
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, $
$260.87
16%
Value, $/FPS
$1.52/FPS
17%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
98%
Price, $
$44.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600K 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 i7-2600K vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $317.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
