Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9940X 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 i9-9940X is 3207 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Performs up to 17% better in Lost Ark than Core i3-540 - 259 vs 221 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 73 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9940X | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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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 |
14 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 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 |
33.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |