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Core i3-7350K vs Celeron G540

Core i3-7350K vs Celeron G540: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

vs

Intel Celeron G540

2.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for $19.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

vs

Intel Celeron G540

2.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for $19.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

Availability

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Availability

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms the cheaper Celeron G540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Celeron G540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-7350K is 1948 days newer than the cheaper Celeron G540.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K

Performs up to 9% better in Apex Legends than Celeron G540 - 278 vs 254 FPS
Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Celeron G540 - 60 vs 65 Watts
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Celeron G540 - 4 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Celeron G540

Up to 63% cheaper than Core i3-7350K - $19.25 vs $51.6
Up to 58% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i3-7350K - $0.08 vs $0.19 per FPS

This is a free version of Apex Legends.

Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

FPS

278

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.19/FPS

42%

Price, $

$51.6

37%

FPS Winner

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

FPS

254

91%

Value, $/FPS

$0.08/FPS

100%

Price, $

$19.25

100%

Value Winner

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for $19.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

212

FPS

227

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

105

FPS

131

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

45

FPS

166

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

228

FPS

371

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

679

FPS

781

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Single-Core

1452

100%

Multi-Core

2873

100%

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Single-Core

396

27%

Multi-Core

679

23%

Intel Core i3-7350K	vs	Intel Celeron G540
Jan 3rd, 2017	Release Date	Sep 4th, 2011
Core i3	Collection	Celeron
Kaby Lake	Codename	Sandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1151	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	2
4.2 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
60 W	TDP	65 W
14 nm	Process Size	32 nm
42.0x	Multiplier	25.0x
Intel HD 630	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)
Yes	Overclockable	No

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