The Core i7-14700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-14700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
The Core i7-14700 is better in every way
Core i7-14700 vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
215
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
166
77%
Min 1% FPS
112
79%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-14700 vs Core i3-540 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700 vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700 vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
10%
L3 Cache
4 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
