Key Differences
In short — Core i5-750 outperforms Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-750 is 121 days older than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-750
- Performs up to 2% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-540 - 178 vs 175 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i5-750 - 73 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-750 doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-750
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-750 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 73 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 20.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
