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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-540 outperforms Core i3-390M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-540 is 367 days older than Core i3-390M.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-390M
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 35 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Performs up to 0% better in Fortnite than Core i3-390M - 212 vs 211 FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
FPS
212
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.28/FPS
100%
Price, $
$60
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-390M
Mobile • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-390M | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Arrandale | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 73 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 20.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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