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Intel Celeron G1610 2.60GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G1610

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MSRP in USD: $133

Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Celeron G1610 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Celeron G1610 is 1061 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Celeron G1610

Performs up to 1% better in F1 23 than Core i3-540 - 145 vs 144 FPS
Up to 38% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $37.0 vs $60.0
Up to 38% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i3-540 - $0.26 vs $0.42 per FPS
Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 55 vs 73 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i3-540

Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Celeron G1610 - 4 vs 2 threads

This is a free version of F1 23.

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Celeron G1610	vs	Intel Core i3-540
Dec 3rd, 2012	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Celeron	Collection	Core i3
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
2	Threads	4
2.6 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.1 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
55 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
26.0x	Multiplier	23.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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Advantages of Intel Celeron G1610

Advantages of Intel Core i3-540

TOP 5 Games

Grand Theft Auto V

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Fortnite

Valorant

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