The Core i7-875K is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $133.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-875K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 76% cheaper – $41.00 vs $174.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-875K vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, $
$174.02
23%
Value, $/FPS
$1.03/FPS
23%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, $
$41
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Core i7-875K 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 i7-875K vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-875K vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 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 i7-875K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $353.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
