Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3427U 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 i5-3427U is 876 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3427U
- Consumes up to 77% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 17 vs 73 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
FPS
154
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €48.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 121 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Mobile • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3427U | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
---|---|---|
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
1.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
2.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
17 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
18.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |