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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K 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 i7-8086K is 3071 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $60.0 vs $260.0
- Up to 75% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-8086K - $0.32 vs $1.27 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 10% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-540 - 205 vs 187 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 12 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jun 5th, 2018 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 40th |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 73 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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