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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 3 1200 outperforms Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 3 1200 is 2758 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 1200 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Performs up to 9% better in Ready or Not than Core i3-540 - 253 vs 232 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Ryzen 3 1200
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
FPS
253
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.69/FPS
100%
Price, £
£175
100%
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD1200BBAEBOX, Black
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Ryzen 3 1200
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 73 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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