The Core i7-14700F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $180.36 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Up to 67% cheaper – $89.14 vs $269.50
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-14700F vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€269.5
33%
Value, €/FPS
€1.25/FPS
42%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
166
78%
Min 1% FPS
112
79%
Price, €
€89.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.53/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700F 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 i7-14700F vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700F vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
10%
L3 Cache
4 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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