The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $2806.93 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 128 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- Up to 98% cheaper – $44.02 vs $2850.95
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 80% less energy – 55 vs 280 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Feb 7th, 2020
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$2850.95
1%
Value, $/FPS
$15/FPS
2%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
89%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, $
$44.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 3990X vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Feb 7th, 2020
Cores
64-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
3%
L3 Cache
3 MB
1%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 7th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $3,990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket TRX4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Castle Peak | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 280 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
64 | Cores | 2 |
128 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
