The Core i7-12700F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $200.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Up to 85% cheaper – $35.00 vs $235.97
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-12700F vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$235.97
14%
Value, $/FPS
$1.13/FPS
19%
Core i7-12700F vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700F vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700F vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
4 MB
16%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $324.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
