Intel Core i3-540 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Benchmarks - Can Core i3-540 Run Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation?

Entry-level Desktop processor released in 2010 with 2 cores and 4 threads. With base clock at 3.06GHz, max speed at 3.06GHz, and a 73W power rating. Core i3-540 is based on the Clarkdale 32nm family and part of the Core i3 series.
Price 100%
Speed %
Productivity %
Gaming %

Core i3-540 - 1080p - RX 580 - Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Benchmarks

FX-4100
34.6
Core i3-4340
34.3
Core i3-4330
33.9
A8-5500B
33.2
Athlon II X4 740
33.2
A8-6500
32.9
A8-6600K
32.7
A8-5600K
32.4
Athlon II X4 630
32.3
Core i3-4130
32.3
Athlon II X4 640
32.3
A8-5500
32
Core i3-3250
31.9
Core i3-3240
31.7
Athlon X4 740
31.7
Athlon X4 760K
31.7
Core i3-3245
31.7
Athlon II X4 760K
31.6
Core i3-3220
31.5
Core i3-3225
31.5
Athlon X4 750K
31.5
Athlon II X3 460
30.8
Athlon II X3 455
30.8
Athlon II X4 750K
30.5
Core i3-3210
30.2
Core i3-550
30
Core i3-540
30
Core i3-560
30
Core i3-2100
30
Core i3-2120
30
Core i3-2102
30
Core i3-2105
30
Core i3-2125
30
Core i3-2130
30
Athlon II X4 605e
29.8
Athlon II X4 651K
29.8
Athlon II X4 620e
29.8
A6-3430MX
29.8
Athlon II X4 635
29.8
Athlon II X4 610e
29.8
A6-3650
29.8
Athlon II X4 651
29.8
Athlon II X4 645
29.8
Athlon II X4 641
29.8
Athlon II X4 631
29.8
A8-3870K
29.8
A8-3850
29.8
A6-3670K
29.8
A6-3620
29.8
Athlon II X4 620
29.8
Athlon II X2 280
29.7
Athlon X2 370K
29.3
Athlon II X2 370K
29.3
A6-6420K
29.3
A6-6400K
29
Athlon X2 350
29
Pentium G870
28.9
A6-5400B
28.9
Pentium G3420
28.9
Pentium G3430
28.9
Pentium G2130
28.8
Athlon X2 340
28.7
Athlon II X3 420e
28.5
Athlon II X3 445
28.5
Athlon II X3 440
28.5
Athlon II X3 435
28.5
Athlon II X3 425
28.5
Athlon II X3 425e
28.5
Pentium G3220
28.3
Pentium G2030
27.8
Pentium G2120
27.8
Core i3-530
27.7
Pentium G640
27.6
A6-3600
27.5
Athlon II X4 600e
27.5
Athlon II X4 615e
27.5
Athlon II X4 638
27.5
Pentium E5800
27.4
Pentium G2020
27.4
Pentium G645
27.3
Pentium E5300
26.8
Pentium E5400
26.8
Athlon II X2 245
26.8
Athlon II X2 215
26.8
Athlon II X2 235e
26.8
Athlon II X2 260
26.8
Athlon II X2 255
26.8
Athlon II X2 220
26.8
Athlon II X2 240e
26.8
Pentium E6700
26.8
Pentium G6960
26.8
Athlon II X2 250e
26.8
Pentium G860
26.8
Athlon II X2 270
26.8
Pentium G840
26.8
Athlon II X2 245e
26.8
Pentium G850
26.8
Pentium G550
26.8
Athlon II X2 210e
26.8
Pentium E6600
26.8
Athlon II X2 265
26.8
Pentium E6800
26.8
Athlon II X2 221
26.8
A6-5400K
26.7
Pentium G2010
26.6
Athlon II X3 405e
26.3
Athlon II X3 400e
26.3
A6-3500
26.3
Athlon II X3 415e
26.3
Athlon II X3 450
26.3
Athlon II X2 340
26.2
Athlon II X2 240
24.7
Pentium E2200
24.7
Pentium E5200
24.7
Pentium Dual-Core E2210
24.7
Athlon II X2 250
24.7
Pentium E5700
24.7
Pentium G6950
24.7
Pentium G6951
24.7
Pentium G620
24.7
Pentium G630
24.7
Pentium E5500
24.7
E2-3200
22.6
Pentium E6500
22.6
Pentium E6300
22.6
Pentium E2220
22.6
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
20.4
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
20.4
Pentium E2180
20.4
Pentium Dual-Core E2220
20.4
Pentium E2160
20.4
Pentium E2140
18.3
Athlon X2 BE-2300
18.3
Athlon X2 BE-2350
18.3
Athlon X2 BE-2400
18.3
Pentium Dual-Core E2140
18.3
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
18.3

The Core i3-540 GPU ranks between the Core i3-550 and Core i3-560 in the gaming rig hierarchy. It's 0% less powerful than the Core i3-550 but still offers 0% more juice than the Core i3-560 for those epic gaming sessions. When it comes to fragging, the Core i3-540 leaves the Athlon II X3 460 in the dust with a comfortable 2.6% lead in FPS. With its performance, the Core i3-540 snags the 27th spot on the leaderboard. All in all, the Core i3-540 stands out as a top-tier performer with its 2 cores and 4 threads in the gaming benchmark arena.

Intel Vs AMD: Which CPU is Best?

Jul 12, 2020 - A rivalry for the ages, and a question often asked and wondered about. Whenever you want to build or upgrade your PC, you have to make a decision: Buy an Intel or AMD processor?

Impact of RAM Size and Speed on Gaming Benchmarks

Jul 5, 2020 - Does RAM size and speed affect your gaming performance? should you invest in a high performance RAM kit? Find out here.

Who Is Lilith and What Terrifies Us About This Diablo Demon?

Jul 24, 2023 No evil entity is more scary than Lilith herself, shrouded in darkness.

Why You Should Always Buy a Mid-to-High-Range Gaming PC?

Jun 23, 2020 - Mid- and high-range builds perform very well for their price, and are better than the entry-level in terms of power, longevity, and reliability, and they offer more bang for your buck especially when looking at their price-by-year advantage.

Should you buy a Pre-Built PC or a Custom PC?

Jun 11, 2020 - Pre-built systems are an attractive option for those who are less concerned with the minute details of every component in their build. Building your own PC is the best solution for those who want full control over every aspect of their build. It provides the most thorough customization options, from the CPU to the fans and lighting.

How to use CPUAgent To Find The Right CPU

Jun 2, 2020 - How to find the Right CPU? Whether you’re building or upgrading a PC, the processor matters a lot. CPUAgent is the right tool to help you find and choose the right CPU for your needs.

RTX 3070 with 10600k vs 3700x Bottleneck Comparison

Sep 03, 2020 - Save your CPU money and invest it in a powerful GPU instead. So, which affordable yet powerfulrt CPU strikes the best performance-price balance with the NVIDIA RTX 3070?

10600K vs 3600X: Battle of the mid-range CPUs

May 23, 2020 - The best performance to price value mid-range cpus are here. Find out more in this comprehensive review and summary of the Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 3600X's capabilities.

10700K vs 3700X: Specs, 80+ Game Benchmarks, Bottleneck, and Streaming Analysis

May 22, 2020 - Which one is worth it, Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 3700X? Find out in this comprehensive review and summary of the Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 3700X's capabilities.

10900K vs 3900X: Specs, 80+ Game Benchmarks, Bottleneck, and Streaming Analysis

May 21, 2020 - 10 cores vs 12 cores. Top-of-the-line very high-end cpus duke it out.

2500K vs 3570K vs 4670K vs 6600K vs 7600K vs 8600K vs 9600K vs 10600K: Should you consider upgrading?

May 21, 2020 - In this massive comparison across 8 generations of Intel Core i5 series CPUs, we explore the performance improvements by generation and whether it is reasonable or not to upgrade to Intel's latest.

Critics Reviews