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The Core i9-9900X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $299.00 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i9-9900X

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Core i3-3240

  • Up to 88% cheaper$41.00 vs $340.00
  • A much better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 67% less energy55 vs 165 Watts
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i9-9900X vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i9-9900X vs Core i3-3240 in My Games

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Very High

1920x1080

+2

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Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Ultra

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Extreme

1920x1080

+1

Average FPS

Average FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i9-9900X vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo

Core i9-9900X

Oct 19th, 2018


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1428

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

9022

100%

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Core i3-3240

Sep 3rd, 2012


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

570

40%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1173

13%

Performance Specifications

The Core i9-9900X vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo

Core i9-9900X

Oct 19th, 2018


Cores

10-core

100%

L3 Cache

19.25 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.5 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.5 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Core i3-3240

Sep 3rd, 2012


Cores

2-core

20%

L3 Cache

3 MB

16%


Base Frequency

3.4 GHz

97%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

MHz

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo

Core i9-9900X

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-3240 Logo

Core i3-3240

General
Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
$989.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1155
Skylake-XCodenameIvy Bridge
165 WPower Consumption
55 W
Performance
10
Cores2
20
Threads4
3.5 GHz
Base Frequency3.4 GHz
4.5 GHzTurbo FrequencyNon-Turbo
19.25 MB
L3 Cache3 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2666 MHzRAMDDR3
NoIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

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