In GRID, the Core i3-540 is same performance as the Core i5-12400F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-540
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i5-12400F
- Is 11 years and 11 months newer – Jan 04, 2022 vs Jan 07, 2010
- Is 11 years and 11 months newer
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Consumes up to 11% less energy
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i3-540 vs Core i5-12400F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$101.57
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.2/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-540 vs Core i5-12400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-540 vs Core i5-12400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
22%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-540 Jan 7th, 2010 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-12400F Jan 4th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Released | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$133.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1156 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 73 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
Intel HD | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
