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Core i7-6800K vs Core i3-540

Core i7-6800K vs Core i3-540: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $434

Availability

MSRP in USD: $133

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-6800K 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 i7-6800K is 2336 days newer than Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Performs up to 11% better in Valorant than Core i3-540 - 756 vs 680 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-540

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 73 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

756

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.28/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$214.29

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray

Buy for CA$214.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-540 Logo
Core i3-540

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

680

89%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Intel Core i3-540 Logo
Core i3-540

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

100%

Multi-Core

5661

100%

Intel Core i3-540 Logo
Core i3-540

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

408

33%

Multi-Core

841

14%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Intel Core i7-6800K

vs
Intel Core i3-540 Logo

Intel Core i3-540

May 31st, 2016
Release DateJan 7th, 2010
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Broadwell-ECodenameClarkdale
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
140 WTDP
73 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0x
Multiplier23.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD
Yes
OverclockableNo

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