Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K is 2002 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 14% better in Valorant than Core i3-540 - 777 vs 680 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 20% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 73 vs 91 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Single-Core
408
28.752642706131077%
Multi-Core
841
20.962113659022933%
Intel Core i5-6600K | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
91 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |