Key Differences
In short — Core i7-840QM outperforms Core i3-3240 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-840QM is 806 days older than Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-840QM
- Consumes up to 18% less energy than Intel Core i3-3240 - 45 vs 55 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-840QM doesn't have integrated graphics
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Mobile • Jun 20th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-840QM | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
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Jun 20th, 2010 | 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 |
1.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
45 W | TDP | 55 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
14.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |