Intel Core i3-540 | Intel Core i5-10400T | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-540 and the Intel Core i5-10400T 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 Intel Core i5-10400T which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core i3 500 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 10000 (43) |
1 | Generation | 10 |
Clarkdale | Architecture | Comet Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-9400T |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-11400T |
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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 Intel Core i5-10400T clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-10400T |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.06 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 24 |
24 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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 Intel Core i5-10400T supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-10400T |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-540 has a TDP of 73 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-10400T is 35 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 | Intel Core i5-10400T |
73 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-540 has 4.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-10400T is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-10400T |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | LGA 1200 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2010 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
117 $ | Release price | 182 $ |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10400T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Intel Core i5-10400T |
Unknown | Unknown |