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Core i7-3930K vs Celeron G540

Core i7-3930K vs Celeron G540: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

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Intel Celeron G540

2.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
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 120 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

vs

Intel Celeron G540

2.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
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 120 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-3930K 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 i7-3930K is 71 days newer than the cheaper Celeron G540.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Valorant than Celeron G540 - 697 vs 679 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Celeron G540 - 12 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Celeron G540

  • Up to 93% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $19.25 vs $280.0
  • Up to 92% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-3930K - $0.03 vs $0.4 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

697

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.4/FPS

7%

Price, $

$280

6%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for $280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
Celeron G540

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

679

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.03/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 120 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
Celeron G540

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

100%

Multi-Core

2961

100%

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
Celeron G540

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

396

65%

Multi-Core

679

22%

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo

Intel Core i7-3930K

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Intel Celeron G540 Logo

Intel Celeron G540

Nov 14th, 2011
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCeleron
Sandy Bridge ECodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads2
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
32.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)
Yes
OverclockableNo

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