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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3930K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-3930K is 676 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $43.86 vs $204.73
- Up to 78% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-3930K - $0.44 vs $1.96 per FPS
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 73 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-540 - 116 vs 110 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 12 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
FPS
110
94.82758620689656%
Value, €/FPS
€0.44/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
116
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.96/FPS
22.448979591836736%
Price, €
€227.25
21%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K
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Updated 144 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 130 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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