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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i7-720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 1076 days newer than Core i7-720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-720QM
- Consumes up to 18% less energy than Intel Core i3-3240 - 45 vs 55 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 52% better in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i7-720QM - 47 vs 31 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-720QM doesn't have integrated graphics
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
47
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Price, $
$41
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i7-720QM
Mobile • Sep 23rd, 2009
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-720QM | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23rd, 2009 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 2.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
45 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 12.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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