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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KS outperforms Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9900KS is 3581 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KS
- Performs up to 20% better in Valorant than Core i3-540 - 819 vs 680 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KS - 73 vs 127 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-9900KS
Desktop • Oct 28th, 2019
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900KS | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 127 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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