The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $577.93 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 93% cheaper – $44.02 vs $621.95
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 55 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$621.95
7%
Value, $/FPS
$3.43/FPS
8%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
93%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, $
$44.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i3-3240 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Whitehaven | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
