Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2553 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 8% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-540 - 274 vs 254 FPS
- Up to 5% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i3-540 - $0.18 vs $0.19 per FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 51 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 3% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - $43.86 vs $45.33
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
274
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Price, €
€50.32
96%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
51 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |