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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 4319 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 16% better in Valheim than Core i3-540 - 220 vs 189 FPS
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i3-540 - €169.99 vs €298.0
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel® Core™ i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W
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Intel Core I3-540
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i3-540
Valheim, 1920 x 1080, Highest
97 FPS
€11.13/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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