Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7500 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7500 is 1583 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 54% cheaper than Core i5-7500 - $41.0 vs $89.0
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-7500 - 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 2200% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i3-3240 - 23 vs 1 FPS
- Up to 91% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i3-3240 - $3.87 vs $41.0 per FPS
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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In Stock
Updated 5140 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
23
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.87/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89
46%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |