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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K 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 i7-13700K is 4646 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Core i3-540
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $28.41 vs $250.79
- Up to 86% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-13700K - $0.29 vs $2.02 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700K - 73 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 25% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-540 - 138 vs 110 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 24 vs 4 threads
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
138
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.02/FPS
14%
Price, €
€278.38
11%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-13700K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-540 | vs | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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