Intel Core i3-540 | AMD Ryzen 3 5300G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-540 and the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-540 2 core processor released in Q1/2010 with the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core i3 500 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000G (16) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Clarkdale | Architecture | Cezanne (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-540 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.06 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G clocks with 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 5300G |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.06 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.70 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 6 |
24 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-540, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 5300G |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-540 has a TDP of 73 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 5300G |
73 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-540 has 4.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is at 10.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 5300G |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2010 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
117 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-540 | AMD Ryzen 3 5300G |
Unknown | Unknown |