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Core i3-540 vs Core i3-3250

Core i3-540 vs Core i3-3250: 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 7505 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 $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7505 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 7505 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 $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7505 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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

Availability
MSRP in USD: $138

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

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-3250 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 i3-3250 is 1249 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250

Performs up to 2% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i3-540 - 153 vs 150 FPS
Up to 6% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $56.34 vs $60.0
Up to 8% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i3-540 - $0.37 vs $0.4 per FPS
Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 55 vs 73 Watts

This is a free version of Horizon Zero Dawn.

Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

150

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.4/FPS

92%

Price, $

$60

93%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7505 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

FPS

153

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.37/FPS

100%

Price, $

$56.34

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7505 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

108

FPS

105

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

246

FPS

229

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

61

FPS

48

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

214

FPS

212

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

690

FPS

680

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

76%

Multi-Core

841

74%

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Single-Core

532

100%

Multi-Core

1130

100%

Intel Core i3-540	vs	Intel Core i3-3250
Jan 7th, 2010	Release Date	Jun 9th, 2013
Core i3	Collection	Core i3
Clarkdale	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1156	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	4
3.1 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
73 W	TDP	55 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
23.0x	Multiplier	35.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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