Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600 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 i5-6600 is 2002 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Performs up to 5% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-540 - 170 vs 162 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i5-6600 - $43.86 vs $57.77
- Up to 21% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-6600 - $0.27 vs $0.34 per FPS
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Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
UHD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |