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Core i3-540 vs Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
The Core i3-540 is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $279.95 cheaper!
Core i3-5402% Score
- Up to 125% cheaper – $30.00 vs $309.95
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus76% Score
- Up to 322% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 16 years and 5 months newer
- Up to 88% better value for money
- Up to 125% more expensive – $309.95 vs $30.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 32 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 21% higher base clock.
LGA1156
Sockethelp
LGA1851Clarkdale
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake RefreshDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopIntel HD
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU1333 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
7200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-540 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It's 3700% faster than the Core i3-540 on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 270K Plus than Core i3-540?expand_more
3700% 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 76/100 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-540 scores 2/100, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 76/100. 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the stronger pick at 76/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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