Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF is 4061 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Performs up to 35% better in No Man's Sky than Core i3-3240 - 214 vs 158 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - $41.0 vs $375.74
- Up to 85% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i7-14700KF - $0.26 vs $1.76 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
214
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.76/FPS
14%
Price, $
$375.74
10%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700KF | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
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Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
Not Available | TDP | 55 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |