Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3250 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1478 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 61% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i3-3250 - 396 vs 246 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $57.71 vs $234.99
- Up to 61% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-7740X - $0.23 vs $0.59 per FPS
- Consumes up to 51% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 55 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
396
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
38%
Price, $
$234.99
24%
FPS Winner
Buy for $234.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 128 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
FPS
246
62%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Price, $
$57.71
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $57.71 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 127 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
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 | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |