The Core i5-14600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $166.63 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Up to 84% cheaper – $31.53 vs $198.16
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-14600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-14600KF vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
216
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€198.16
15%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
20%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
166
77%
Min 1% FPS
112
79%
Price, €
€31.53
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600KF vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14600KF vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600KF vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
4 MB
17%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $294.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
