Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7400T 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 i5-7400T is 2553 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i5-7400T - $43.86 vs $54.84
- Up to 18% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-7400T - $0.31 vs $0.38 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400T
- Performs up to 3% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-540 - 161 vs 156 FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 35 vs 73 Watts
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-7400T |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |