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Core i3-540 vs Core i5-4690K

Core i3-540 vs Core i5-4690K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-540

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $90 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350060 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350061 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-540

3.1 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $90 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350060 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350061 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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

Availability

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690K 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 i5-4690K is 1607 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-540.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-540

Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690K - 73 vs 88 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K

Performs up to 7% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i3-540 - 203 vs 190 FPS
Up to 41% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $53.5 vs $90.0
Up to 45% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i3-540 - $0.26 vs $0.47 per FPS

This is a free version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

190

93.59605911330048%

Value, $/FPS

$0.47/FPS

55.319148936170215%

Price, $

$90

59%

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

Buy for $90 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350060 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

FPS

203

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.26/FPS

100%

Price, $

$53.5

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350061 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

162

FPS

172

FPS

God of War

God of War

48

FPS

148

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

154

FPS

165

FPS

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

250

FPS

273

FPS

F1 22

F1 22

154

FPS

174

FPS

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

408

31.7016317016317%

Multi-Core

841

23.161663453594052%

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

Single-Core

1287

100%

Multi-Core

3631

100%

Intel Core i3-540	vs	Intel Core i5-4690K
Jan 7th, 2010	Release Date	Jun 2nd, 2014
Core i3	Collection	Core i5
Clarkdale	Codename	Haswell
Intel Socket 1156	Socket	Intel Socket 1150
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	4
4	Threads	4
3.1 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	3.9 GHz
73 W	TDP	88 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
23.0x	Multiplier	35.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 4600
No	Overclockable	Yes

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