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Core i3-540 vs Celeron G1610

Core i3-540 vs Celeron G1610: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 196 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Celeron G1610

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G1610 2.60GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G1610

Buy for $37 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 195 minutes ago

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 196 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Celeron G1610

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G1610 2.60GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G1610

Buy for $37 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 195 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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

Availability

Intel Celeron G1610 2.60GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G1610

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 Core i3-540

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

Advantages of Intel Celeron G1610

Performs up to 0% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-540 - 317 vs 316 FPS
Up to 38% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $37.0 vs $60.0
Up to 37% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i3-540 - $0.12 vs $0.19 per FPS
Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 55 vs 73 Watts

This is a free version of Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

316

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.19/FPS

63%

Price, $

$60

61%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 196 minutes ago

Desktop • Dec 3rd, 2012

FPS

317

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.12/FPS

100%

Price, $

$37

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Celeron G1610 2.60GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637G1610

Buy for $37 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 195 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Desktop • Dec 3rd, 2012

106

FPS

105

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

165

FPS

165

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

49

FPS

48

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

232

FPS

229

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

681

FPS

680

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

95%

Multi-Core

841

100%

Desktop • Dec 3rd, 2012

Single-Core

426

100%

Multi-Core

739

87%

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

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