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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 3 4100 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 Ryzen 3 4100 is 4470 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Core i3-540
- Up to 93% cheaper than Ryzen 3 4100 - $4.50 vs $63.84
- Up to 94% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Ryzen 3 4100 - $0.01 vs $0.18 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 4100 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Ryzen 3 4100
- Performs up to 12% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-540 - 358 vs 321 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 8 vs 4 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Ryzen 3 4100
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-540 | vs | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Not Available |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 73 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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