Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600KF 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 i5-13600KF is 4646 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600KF
- Performs up to 20% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-540 - 225 vs 187 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i5-13600KF - $60.0 vs $249.98
- Up to 71% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i5-13600KF - $0.32 vs $1.11 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
225
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.11/FPS
28%
Price, $
$249.98
24%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |