Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4170 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 i3-4170 is 1575 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Performs up to 9% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i3-540 - 156 vs 143 FPS
- Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 54 vs 73 Watts
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i3-4170 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
73 W | TDP | 54 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
No | Overclockable | No |