The Core i7-3960X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $241.50 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 85% cheaper – $41.00 vs $282.50
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 55 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, $
$282.5
14%
Value, $/FPS
$1.65/FPS
15%
Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-3240 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 i7-3960X vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3960X vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
