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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 2600X 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 2600X is 3024 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 73 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Performs up to 10% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-540 - 244 vs 222 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 12 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOX
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Ryzen 5 2600X
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-540 or Ryzen 5 2600X
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
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