Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7960X 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 i9-7960X is 2794 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 73 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Performs up to 11% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i3-540 - 207 vs 187 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 32 vs 4 threads
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 32 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 165 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
