Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3210 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 i3-3210 is 1090 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3210
- Performs up to 1% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i3-540 - 274 vs 272 FPS
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 55 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 14% cheaper than Core i3-3210 - $43.86 vs $51.18
- Up to 14% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i3-3210 - $0.18 vs $0.21 per FPS
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3210 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
55 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |