In Control, the Core i3-540 is slightly slower than the Core i5-12490F. 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 i5-12490F
- Up to 3% faster in Control – 252 vs 245 FPS
- Up to 3% faster in Control
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Consumes up to 11% less energy
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Core i3-540 vs Core i5-12490F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
245 FPS
97%
Min 1% FPS
160 FPS
97%
Price, $
$101.55
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.41/FPS
100%
All items are out of stock
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-540 vs Core i5-12490F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-540 vs Core i5-12490F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Core i5-12490F
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 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 i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Released | – |
| $133.00 | MSRP | – |
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 |
