Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7400 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 i5-7400 is 2553 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i5-7400 - $60.0 vs $123.76
- Up to 48% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i5-7400 - $0.32 vs $0.62 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- Performs up to 6% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i3-540 - 201 vs 190 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
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Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-7400 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |