Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3570K 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 i5-3570K is 843 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Performs up to 67% better in League of Legends than Core i3-540 - 80 vs 48 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570K - 73 vs 77 Watts
League of Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 77 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
