The Core i7-11700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $180.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Up to 67% cheaper – $89.14 vs $269.36
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 73 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-540
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
153
100%
Price, €
€269.36
33%
Value, €/FPS
€1.2/FPS
39%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
187
84%
Min 1% FPS
132
86%
Price, €
€89.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $3.99 | MSRP | $1.33 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
