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Core i3-540 vs Pentium G2130

Core i3-540 vs Pentium G2130: 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 70 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 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 70 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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

Availability

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Pentium G2130 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Pentium G2130 is 1110 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-540

Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2130 - 4 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Pentium G2130

Performs up to 3% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i3-540 - 118 vs 115 FPS
Up to 27% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $43.64 vs $60.0
Up to 29% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i3-540 - $0.37 vs $0.52 per FPS
Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 55 vs 73 Watts

This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

115

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.52/FPS

71%

Price, $

$60

72%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

FPS

118

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.37/FPS

100%

Price, $

$43.64

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

105

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

110

FPS

111

FPS

Elden Ring

Elden Ring

48

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

680

FPS

691

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

153

FPS

157

FPS

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

75%

Multi-Core

841

90%

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

Single-Core

539

100%

Multi-Core

926

100%

Intel Core i3-540	vs	Intel Pentium G2130
Jan 7th, 2010	Release Date	Jan 21st, 2013
Core i3	Collection	Pentium
Clarkdale	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1156	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	2
3.1 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.2 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
73 W	TDP	55 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
23.0x	Multiplier	32.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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