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Celeron G540 vs Core i3-3250

Celeron G540 vs Core i3-3250: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Celeron G540

2.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for $19.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $57.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

Intel Celeron G540

2.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for $19.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $57.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

Availability

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Availability
MSRP in USD: $138

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-3250 outperforms the cheaper Celeron G540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Celeron G540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-3250 is 644 days newer than the cheaper Celeron G540.

Advantages of Intel Celeron G540

Up to 67% cheaper than Core i3-3250 - $19.25 vs $57.65
Up to 65% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-3250 - $0.16 vs $0.46 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250

Performs up to 2% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Celeron G540 - 126 vs 124 FPS
Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Celeron G540 - 55 vs 65 Watts
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Celeron G540 - 4 vs 2 threads

This is a free version of Watch Dogs: Legion.

Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

FPS

124

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.16/FPS

100%

Price, $

$19.25

100%

Value Winner

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for $19.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

FPS

126

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.46/FPS

34%

Price, $

$57.65

33%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $57.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

105

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

164

FPS

169

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

679

FPS

690

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

45

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

228

FPS

246

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Single-Core

396

74%

Multi-Core

679

60%

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Single-Core

532

100%

Multi-Core

1130

100%

Intel Celeron G540	vs	Intel Core i3-3250
Sep 4th, 2011	Release Date	Jun 9th, 2013
Celeron	Collection	Core i3
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
2	Threads	4
2.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
65 W	TDP	55 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
25.0x	Multiplier	35.0x
Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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