Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4170 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 i3-4170 is 1575 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Performs up to 9% better in Valorant than Core i3-540 - 743 vs 680 FPS
- Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 54 vs 73 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-4170
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4170 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Haswell | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
54 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
