Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $25.7 vs $189.99
- Up to 83% better value when playing Rocket League than Core i7-12700KF - $0.04 vs $0.24 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 16% better in Rocket League than Core i3-3240T - 780 vs 673 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 20 vs 4 threads
Rocket League
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
673
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.04/FPS
100%
Price, $
$25.7
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $25.7 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 141 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
780
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
16%
Price, $
$189.99
13%
FPS Winner
Buy for $189.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 142 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240T | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |