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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X is 3955 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Core i3-540
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 55% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-540 - 90 vs 58 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
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
90
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.32/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$209
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-540 | vs | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 73 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i3-540 or Ryzen 5 5600X
With selected game settings
4 FPS
CA$466.94/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,867.78
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30 FPS
CA$66.05/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,981.61
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30 FPS
CA$68.93/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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1 FPS
CA$1729.83/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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