The Core i5-12600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 73 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-540
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
228
100%
Min 1% FPS
155
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
180
79%
Min 1% FPS
125
81%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
4 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
