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Core i3-540 vs Core i5-2405S

Core i3-540 vs Core i5-2405S: 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 101 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2405S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2405S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52405S

Buy for $46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 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 101 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2405S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2405S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52405S

Buy for $46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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

Availability

Intel Core i5-2405S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52405S

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2405S 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 i5-2405S is 500 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2405S

Performs up to 0% better in Death Stranding than Core i3-540 - 214 vs 213 FPS
Up to 23% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $46.0 vs $60.0
Up to 25% better value when playing Death Stranding than Core i3-540 - $0.21 vs $0.28 per FPS
Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts

This is a free version of Death Stranding.

Death Stranding

Death Stranding

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

213

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.28/FPS

74%

Price, $

$60

76%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

Desktop • May 22nd, 2011

FPS

214

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.21/FPS

100%

Price, $

$46

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2405S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52405S

Buy for $46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Desktop • May 22nd, 2011

48

FPS

63

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

105

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

165

FPS

170

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

680

FPS

690

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

212

FPS

214

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

76%

Multi-Core

841

58%

Desktop • May 22nd, 2011

Single-Core

535

100%

Multi-Core

1429

100%

Intel Core i3-540	vs	Intel Core i5-2405S
Jan 7th, 2010	Release Date	May 22nd, 2011
Core i3	Collection	Core i5
Clarkdale	Codename	Sandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1156	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	4
4	Threads	4
3.1 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	3.3 GHz
73 W	TDP	65 W
32 nm	Process Size	32 nm
23.0x	Multiplier	25.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 3000
No	Overclockable	No

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