Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600 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 i5-7600 is 2553 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Performs up to 16% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-540 - 174 vs 150 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Single-Core
408
29.715950473415877%
Multi-Core
841
22.061909758656874%
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-7600 |
---|---|---|
Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |