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Core i3-4150 vs Core i3-540

Core i3-4150 vs Core i3-540: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4150

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz) BX80646I34150

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8078 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-540

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8077 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4150

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz) BX80646I34150

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8078 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-540

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8077 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $117

Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz) BX80646I34150

Availability
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 — Core i3-4150 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4150 is 1575 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4150

Performs up to 1% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i3-540 - 214 vs 211 FPS
Up to 25% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $45.0 vs $60.0
Up to 25% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i3-540 - $0.21 vs $0.28 per FPS
Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 54 vs 73 Watts

This is a free version of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

FPS

214

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.21/FPS

100%

Price, $

$45

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz) BX80646I34150

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8078 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

211

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.28/FPS

74%

Price, $

$60

75%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8077 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

121

FPS

105

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

314

FPS

229

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

116

FPS

48

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

221

FPS

212

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

737

FPS

680

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Single-Core

1041

100%

Multi-Core

2047

100%

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

39%

Multi-Core

841

41%

Intel Core i3-4150	vs	Intel Core i3-540
May 1st, 2014	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Core i3	Collection	Core i3
Haswell	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1150	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	4
3.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.1 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
54 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
25.0x	Multiplier	23.0x
Intel HD 4400	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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