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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 i7-7740X
- Performs up to 37% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-3240T - 152 vs 111 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $25.7 vs $155.0
- Up to 77% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-7740X - $0.23 vs $1.02 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
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
152
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
22.54901960784314%
Price, $
$155
16%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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Updated 2497 minutes ago
Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
111
73.02631578947368%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/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
Buy for $25.7 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2493 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240T
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
447
27.356181150550796%
Multi-Core
971
18.400606405154445%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 112 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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