The Core i7-7800X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $273.83 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 86% cheaper – $44.02 vs $317.85
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 55 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7800X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7800X vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$317.85
13%
Value, $/FPS
$1.71/FPS
15%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
Price, $
$44.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Core i7-7800X 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 i7-7800X vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
36%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $383.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
