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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $1399
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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 2639 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Up to 97% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $41.0 vs $1300.0
- Up to 97% better value when playing Stray than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $0.23 vs $7.03 per FPS
- Consumes up to 80% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 55 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Performs up to 5% better in Stray than Core i3-3240 - 185 vs 177 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240 - 48 vs 4 threads
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
177
95.67567567567568%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Price, $
$41
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor
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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
185
100%
Value, $/FPS
$7.03/FPS
3.2716927453769555%
Price, $
$1300
3%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,300 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 363433 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
33.23335332933413%
Multi-Core
1137
8.537958999774723%
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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