Intel Core i3-540 vs Intel Core i3-7100T

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Intel Core i3-540 or Intel Core i3-540 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-540 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-540, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7100T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-540 Name Intel Core i3-7100T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
1 Generation 7
Intel Core i3 500 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-540 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-540 is 3.06 GHz
The Intel Core i3-7100T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100T is 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.06 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-540 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-540 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-7100T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2016
10.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
32 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
24 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Execution units 24
5 Generation 9.5
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 92 °C
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-540 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-7100T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Clarkdale Architecture Kaby Lake S
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB