Key Differences
In short — Core i3-540 outperforms Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-540 is 416 days newer than Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 73 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-965 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 8 vs 4 threads
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
FPS
199
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i7-965 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
Clarkdale | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |