Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $43.86 vs $392.64
- Up to 84% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i9-12900K - $0.55 vs $3.35 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 73 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 46% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-540 - 130 vs 89 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 24 vs 4 threads
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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FPS
130
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.35/FPS
16%
Price, €
€435.83
11%
FPS Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |