Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K 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 i3-7350K is 2553 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 33% better in Dirt 5 than Core i3-540 - 183 vs 138 FPS
- Consumes up to 18% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 60 vs 73 Watts
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 73 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
