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Core i3-540 vs Core i5-4460T

Core i3-540 vs Core i5-4460T: 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 195 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4460T

1.9 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core I5-4460T I5 4460T 1.9 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread CPU Processor 6M 35W LGA 1150

Buy for $52.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 194 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 195 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4460T

1.9 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core I5-4460T I5 4460T 1.9 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread CPU Processor 6M 35W LGA 1150

Buy for $52.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 194 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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

Availability

Intel Core I5-4460T I5 4460T 1.9 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread CPU Processor 6M 35W LGA 1150

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4460T 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 i5-4460T is 1514 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4460T

Performs up to 6% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-540 - 186 vs 175 FPS
Up to 12% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $52.87 vs $60.0
Up to 18% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-540 - $0.28 vs $0.34 per FPS
Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 35 vs 73 Watts

This is a free version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

175

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.34/FPS

82%

Price, $

$60

88%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 195 minutes ago

Desktop • Mar 1st, 2014

FPS

186

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.28/FPS

100%

Price, $

$52.87

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core I5-4460T I5 4460T 1.9 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread CPU Processor 6M 35W LGA 1150

Buy for $52.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 194 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Desktop • Mar 1st, 2014

48

FPS

92

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

105

FPS

115

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

680

FPS

714

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

254

FPS

265

FPS

Apex Legends

Apex Legends

316

FPS

329

FPS

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

50%

Multi-Core

841

38%

Desktop • Mar 1st, 2014

Single-Core

802

100%

Multi-Core

2190

100%

Intel Core i3-540	vs	Intel Core i5-4460T
Jan 7th, 2010	Release Date	Mar 1st, 2014
Core i3	Collection	Core i5
Clarkdale	Codename	Haswell
Intel Socket 1156	Socket	Intel Socket 1150
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	4
4	Threads	4
3.1 GHz	Base Clock Speed	1.9 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	2.7 GHz
73 W	TDP	35 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
23.0x	Multiplier	19.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 4600
No	Overclockable	No

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