The Core i3-10105F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $9.91 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-10105F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Up to 9% cheaper – $98.95 vs $108.86
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i3-10105F vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10105F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$108.86
90%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Core i3-10105F vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10105F vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10105F vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10105F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10105F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
$97.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
