Intel Core i3-540 vs Intel Pentium E6300
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-540 and the Intel Pentium E6300. 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 | 65W |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA775 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | - |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere | Wolfdale |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | None |
Winner: Intel Core i3-540 — driven by Boost Clock (3.06 GHz), L3 Cache (4 MB), Base Clock (3.06 GHz)
Intel Core i3-540
6
performance points
Intel Pentium E6300
1
performance point
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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