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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K 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 i3-7350K is 1583 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 8% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-3240 - 490 vs 454 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i3-7350K - $41.0 vs $51.6
- Up to 18% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i3-7350K - $0.09 vs $0.11 per FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i3-7350K - 55 vs 60 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)
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Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 60 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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