Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 4061 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $41.0 vs $381.99
- Up to 85% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i7-14700K - $0.26 vs $1.79 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 35% better in No Man's Sky than Core i3-3240 - 213 vs 158 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 28 vs 4 threads
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $41 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 135 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
213
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.79/FPS
14%
Price, $
$381.99
10%
FPS Winner
Buy for $381.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 134 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i7-14700K |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 20 |
4 | Threads | 28 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
55 W | TDP | Not Available |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |