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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 4401 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 14% better in Valheim than Core i3-540 - 215 vs 189 FPS
- Consumes up to 21% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 58 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
215
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$119
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL CORE I3-12100F Desktop
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
58 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i3-12100F or Core i3-540
Valheim, 1920 x 1080, Highest
51 FPS
CA$17.45/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-12100F
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GeForce RTX 3050
Core i3-12100F
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