Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700KF is 3766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - €200.0 vs €249.9
- Up to 17% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-10700KF - €0.8 vs €0.96 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF
- Performs up to 4% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-540 - 261 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 16 vs 4 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
261
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.96/FPS
83%
Price, €
€249.9
80%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |