Intel Core i3-540 vs Intel Core i3-8100T
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-540 and the Intel Core i3-8100T. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 73W | 35W |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Winner: Intel Core i3-8100T — driven by Cores (4), Boost Clock (3.1 GHz), L3 Cache (6 MB)
Intel Core i3-540
0
performance points
Intel Core i3-8100T
12
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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