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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-870 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-870 is 1091 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3240T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-870 - $25.7 vs $100.0
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 35 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i3-3240T - 117 vs 116 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 8 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155
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Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
447
92.73858921161826%
Multi-Core
971
61.65079365079366%
Intel Core i3-3240T | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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