The Core i3-13100 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 18% less energy – 60 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
The Core i3-13100 is better in every way
Core i3-13100 vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, £
£110.97
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.54/FPS
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
166
81%
Min 1% FPS
112
83%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-13100 vs Core i3-540 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
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General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
60 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |