In Baldur's Gate 3, the Core i7-3540M is slightly slower than the Core i3-12100F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i7-3540M
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 35 vs 58 Watts
- Consumes up to 40% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i3-12100F
- Up to 8% faster in Baldur's Gate 3 – 142 vs 131 FPS
- Up to 8% faster in Baldur's Gate 3
- Is 9 years and 5 days newer – Jan 14, 2022 vs Jan 08, 2013
- Is 9 years and 5 days newer
Baldur's Gate 3 FPS Calculator
Core i7-3540M vs Core i3-12100F: Comparison of performance and price
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3540M vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3540M vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3540M
Jan 8th, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-12100F
Jan 14th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-3540M Jan 8th, 2013 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i3-12100F Jan 14th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 8th, 2013 | Released | Jan 14th, 2022 |
| – | MSRP | $97.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGAG2 (988B) | Socket | LGA1700 |
35 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
