Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7400T 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 i5-7400T is 2553 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400T
- Performs up to 8% better in Valorant than Core i3-540 - 735 vs 680 FPS
- Up to 13% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $52.0 vs $60.0
- Up to 22% better value when playing Valorant than Core i3-540 - $0.07 vs $0.09 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 35 vs 73 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
735
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.07/FPS
100%
Price, $
$52
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i5-7400T |
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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 | 2.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |