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Core i5-3450 vs Core i3-540

Core i5-3450 vs Core i3-540: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4187 minutes ago

vs

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 4188 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4187 minutes ago

vs

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 4188 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $174

Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3450 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 i5-3450 is 843 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450

Performs up to 2% better in Valorant than Core i3-540 - 696 vs 680 FPS
Up to 2% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $59.0 vs $60.0
Up to 11% better value when playing Valorant than Core i3-540 - $0.08 vs $0.09 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i3-540

Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 73 vs 77 Watts

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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

FPS

696

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.08/FPS

100%

Price, $

$59

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4187 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

680

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.09/FPS

88%

Price, $

$60

98%

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

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4188 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

105

FPS

110

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

229

FPS

255

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

48

FPS

71

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

212

FPS

215

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

680

FPS

696

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Single-Core

603

100%

Multi-Core

1781

100%

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

67%

Multi-Core

841

47%

Intel Core i5-3450	vs	Intel Core i3-540
Apr 29th, 2012	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Core i5	Collection	Core i3
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	2
4	Threads	4
3.1 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.1 GHz
3.5 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
77 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
31.0x	Multiplier	23.0x
Intel HD 2500	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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