Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900F outperforms Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-14900F is 5114 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900F
- Performs up to 13% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i3-540 - 220 vs 194 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 32 vs 4 threads
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i9-14900F
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i9-14900F |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 32 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.8 GHz |
| 73 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 20.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
