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Core i3-540 vs Core i7-10700KF

Core i3-540 vs Core i7-10700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-540

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540

Buy for 48.69 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 169.62 on Amazon

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Updated 3181 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-540

3.1 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-540 Logo
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540

Buy for 48.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3181 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 169.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3181 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700KF 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 i7-10700KF is 3766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-540

  • Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - $43.86 vs $152.81
  • Up to 42% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-10700KF - $0.54 vs $0.93 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Performs up to 101% better in FIFA 23 than Core i3-540 - 183 vs 91 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of FIFA 23.
FIFA 23

FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-540 Logo
Core i3-540

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

91

49%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

100%

Price, €

€48.69

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540

Buy for 48.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3181 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

183

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.93/FPS

58%

Price, €

€169.62

28%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 169.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3181 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-540 Logo
Core i3-540

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-540 Logo
Core i3-540

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

408

24%

Multi-Core

841

10%

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

100%

Multi-Core

8083

100%

Intel Core i3-540 Logo

Intel Core i3-540

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-10700KF

Jan 7th, 2010Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i3CollectionCore i7
ClarkdaleCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1156SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.1 GHz
73 W
TDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
23.0xMultiplier
38.0x
Intel HD
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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