The Core i7-4771 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4771
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 13% less energy – 73 vs 84 Watts
Core i7-4771 vs Core i3-540
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4771
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
186
92%
Min 1% FPS
131
93%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-4771 vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4771 vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4771 vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4771
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4771 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $320.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Haswell | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 84 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
