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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 1600 outperforms Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 1600 is 2651 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Performs up to 26% better in War Thunder than Core i3-540 - 161 vs 128 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 1600 doesn't have integrated graphics
War Thunder
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
Ryzen 5 1600
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
FPS
161
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$250
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FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 65W AM4 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler (YD1600BBAFBOX)
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
Ryzen 5 1600
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 11th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Summit Ridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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