The Ryzen 7 1700 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 Ryzen 7 1700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 1700 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 7 1700 vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Average FPS
178
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, €
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Value, €/FPS
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Ryzen 7 1700 vs Core i3-540 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 7 1700 vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 7 1700 vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 7 1700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 2nd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $329.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Summit Ridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
