Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900KF is 4061 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900KF
- Performs up to 18% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-3240 - 138 vs 117 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 92% cheaper than Core i9-14900KF - $41.0 vs $526.0
- Up to 91% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-14900KF - $0.35 vs $3.81 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-14900KF | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
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Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
Not Available | TDP | 55 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |