The Core i3-1215U 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 i3-1215U
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 79% less energy – 15 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of the Core i3-540
The Core i3-1215U is better in every way
Core i3-1215U vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
150
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
186
86%
Min 1% FPS
132
88%
Price, $
$108.7
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Core i3-1215U 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 i3-1215U vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.2 GHz
39%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-1215U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $133.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake-U | Codename | Clarkdale |
15 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
