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Intel Core i3-540 | Intel Core i7-12700KF | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-540 and the Intel Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core i3 500 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
1 | Generation | 12 |
Clarkdale | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-13700KF |
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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 i7-12700KF clocks with 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.06 GHz | A-Core | 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
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 | no iGPU |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
24 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
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 i7-12700KF supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-540 has a TDP of 73 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-12700KF is 125 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 i7-12700KF |
73 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 190 W |
-- | 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 i7-12700KF is at 37.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
32 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX2+ |
LGA 1156 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
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 | Q4/2021 |
117 $ | Release price | 384 $ |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-540 | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
Unknown | Unknown |