Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9960X 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 i9-9960X is 3207 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Performs up to 12% better in Battlefield IV than Core i3-540 - 413 vs 368 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 73 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 165 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
