Key Differences
In short — Core i7-5960X 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 i7-5960X is 1698 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5960X
- Performs up to 2200% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i3-540 - 23 vs 1 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 73 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-5960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-5960X | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 140 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
