The Core i5-12500 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 i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
The Core i5-12500 is better in every way
Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, £
£195.64
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.94/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
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
22%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
