Key Differences
In short — Core i7-975 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 i7-975 is 219 days older than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-975
- Performs up to 2% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-540 - 321 vs 316 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i7-975 - 73 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-975 doesn't have integrated graphics
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Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-975 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i7 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 73 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |