Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3450 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 i5-3450 is 843 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 73 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Performs up to 1% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-540 - 158 vs 156 FPS
- Up to 2% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $59.0 vs $60.0
- Up to 3% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-540 - $0.37 vs $0.38 per FPS
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
158
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$59
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-3450 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |