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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 4319 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i3-540 - 166 vs 148 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 20 vs 4 threads
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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Red Dead Redemption 2, 1920 x 1080, Highest
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