Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600KF 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 i5-13600KF is 4646 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600KF
- Performs up to 33% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i3-540 - 153 vs 115 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 20 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
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 i5-13600KF
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
