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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500T 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 i5-7500T is 2553 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500T
- Performs up to 2% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-540 - 254 vs 250 FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 35 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 13% cheaper than Core i5-7500T - $60.0 vs $69.0
- Up to 11% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-7500T - $0.24 vs $0.27 per FPS
Monster Hunter: World
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Intel BX80677I57500T 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7500T Processor
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Core i5-7500T
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7500T | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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