Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X outperforms Core i7-3540M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3960X is 421 days older than Core i7-3540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3540M
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Performs up to 1% better in Valheim than Core i7-3540M - 192 vs 190 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3540M - 12 vs 4 threads
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
192
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.6/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$500
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Mobile • Jan 8th, 2013
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3540M | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Jan 8th, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |