Core i3-540

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The Intel Core i3-540 is a bottom-tier gaming CPU, released on Jan 07, 2010. Currently in stock for $35.00, so it's an average value for money.

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency
2	4	3.1 GHz

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Prices and Stock
MSRP $133

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Specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Collection	Core i3
Codename	Clarkdale

Performance
Cores	2
Threads	4
Base Frequency	3.1 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	73 W
Overclockable	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD

My Games With Core i3-540

With selected game settings

1920 x 1080

High

254

FPS

Apex Legends

1920 x 1080

Ultra

105

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

1920 x 1080

Very High

FPS

League of Legends

1920 x 1080

Maximum

153

FPS

World of Warcraft

1920 x 1080

Very High

229

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

1920 x 1080

Epic

212

FPS

Fortnite

Core i3-540 Alternatives

With selected game settings

Ryzen 7 7700X

409 FPS+29%

£1.2/FPS

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Ryzen 5 5500

366 FPS+16%

£0.23/FPS

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Ryzen 7 7800X3D

411 FPS+30%

£1.8/FPS

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Core i7-14700K

410 FPS+30%

£0.85/FPS

Intel® Core™ i7-14700K Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900X

414 FPS+31%

£2.25/FPS

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Core i7-12700K

393 FPS+24%

£0.52/FPS

Intel® Core™ i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Ryzen 7 5700

372 FPS+18%

£0.34/FPS

AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Processor (8 Cores/16 Threads, 65W DTP, AM4 Socket, Cache 20MB, Up to 4.6 GHz Frequency Boost, Wraith Spire cooler)

Ryzen 9 5950X

385 FPS+22%

£0.76/FPS

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Processor (16Cores/32Threads, 105W TDP, Socket AM4, 72MB Cache, Up to 4.9 GHz Max Boost, no cooler)

Ryzen 9 5900X

385 FPS+22%

£0.53/FPS

Core i9-12900K

397 FPS+26%

£0.87/FPS

Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

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Core i3-540

Prices and Stock
MSRP $133

Specifications

Core i3-540 FPS Calculator

My Games With Core i3-540

Apex Legends

Grand Theft Auto V

League of Legends

World of Warcraft

Counter-Strike 2

Fortnite

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