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Core i3-540 vs Core i5-4690

Core i3-540 vs Core i5-4690: 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 2415 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for $51.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2416 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 2415 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for $51.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2416 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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

Availability

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690 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 i5-4690 is 1575 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-540

Consumes up to 13% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690 - 73 vs 84 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690

Performs up to 51% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-540 - 106 vs 70 FPS
Up to 14% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $51.43 vs $60.0
Up to 43% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-540 - $0.49 vs $0.86 per FPS

This is a free version of The Callisto Protocol.

The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

70

66%

Value, $/FPS

$0.86/FPS

56%

Price, $

$60

85%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2415 minutes ago

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

FPS

106

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.49/FPS

100%

Price, $

$51.43

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for $51.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2416 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

105

FPS

124

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

229

FPS

335

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

48

FPS

136

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

212

FPS

223

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

680

FPS

753

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

34%

Multi-Core

841

25%

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Single-Core

1191

100%

Multi-Core

3303

100%

Intel Core i3-540	vs	Intel Core i5-4690
Jan 7th, 2010	Release Date	May 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	3.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	3.9 GHz
73 W	TDP	84 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
23.0x	Multiplier	34.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 4600
No	Overclockable	No

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