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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 2600 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 2600 is 3024 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Performs up to 8% better in F1 22 than Core i3-540 - 270 vs 250 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
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Ryzen 5 2600
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
FPS
270
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.53/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$142.72
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.4 GHz 16M 65W Socket AM4
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Ryzen 5 2600
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 73 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-540 or Ryzen 5 2600
F1 22, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
72 FPS
CA$46.7/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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91 FPS
CA$30.75/FPS
GeForce RTX 2060
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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