Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K 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 Core i3-7350K is 1583 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i3-7350K - $41.0 vs $51.6
- Up to 12% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i3-7350K - $0.22 vs $0.25 per FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i3-7350K - 55 vs 60 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 9% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i3-3240 - 208 vs 190 FPS
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
55 W | TDP | 60 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |