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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 1757 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $25.7 vs $189.0
- Up to 85% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-7740X - $0.16 vs $1.09 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 35 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 7% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-3240T - 174 vs 162 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 8 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 5
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1920 x 1080
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Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
162
93%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
100%
Price, $
$25.7
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155
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Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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TOP 5 Games
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Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240T | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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