Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600KF is 4646 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i5-13600KF - $60.0 vs $242.17
- Up to 68% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i5-13600KF - $0.19 vs $0.6 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600KF
- Performs up to 27% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-540 - 401 vs 316 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 20 vs 4 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
401
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
31%
Price, $
$242.17
24%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 14 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |