Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 2188 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 96% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - $41.0 vs $1075.0
- Up to 94% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - $0.41 vs $7.17 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - 55 vs 180 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- Performs up to 49% better in FIFA 23 than Core i3-3240 - 150 vs 101 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 32 vs 4 threads
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $41 on Amazon
In Stock
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Desktop • Aug 31st, 2018
FPS
150
100%
Value, $/FPS
$7.17/FPS
5%
Price, $
$1075
3%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Aug 31st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Aug 31st, 2018 |
Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Colfax |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 32 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 180 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |