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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-540 vs Core i5-4570

The Core i3-540 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4570 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 76% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Dota 22013

Core i3-540

169FPS

Core i5-4570

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-540

184FPS

Core i5-4570

199FPS

League of Legends2009

117FPS

186FPS

352FPS

488FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-540

538FPS

Core i5-4570

568FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-540

575FPS

Core i5-4570

596FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-540

330FPS

Core i5-4570

325FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i3-540

182FPS

Core i5-4570

195FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-540

Core i5-4570

19%

Core i5-4570 ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-540

Core i5-4570

Core i5-4570 has 2 more cores.

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4 MB

6 MB

Core i5-4570 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-540

3.066 GHz

Core i5-4570

3.2 GHz

Core i5-4570 has a 4% higher base clock.

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Core i3-540

Core i5-4570

3.6 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-540

73W

Core i5-4570

84W

Core i3-540 draws 11W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-540

$30.00

Core i5-4570

Core i3-540Core i5-4570

LGA1156

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LGA1150

Clarkdale

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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Intel HD 4600

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-540 or Core i5-4570?expand_more

The Core i5-4570. It's 850% faster than the Core i3-540 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4570 than Core i3-540?expand_more

850% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-540 or Core i5-4570?expand_more

The Core i5-4570 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4570 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-540 and Core i5-4570?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-540 scores 2/100, Core i5-4570 scores 19/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-540 or Core i5-4570 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-540 or Core i5-4570?expand_more

The Core i5-4570 is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.