Key Differences
In short — Core i5-650 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-650 and the more expensive Core i3-540 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-650
- Performs up to 1% better in No Man's Sky than Core i3-540 - 157 vs 156 FPS
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i3-540 - €154.59 vs €298.0
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-650 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 73 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |