Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4430S 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 i5-4430S is 1242 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430S
- Performs up to 5% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-540 - 470 vs 449 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-4430S |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |