Key Differences
In short — Xeon E5-2670 v3 outperforms Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E5-2670 v3 is 1705 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 - 73 vs 120 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3
- Performs up to 4% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-540 - 160 vs 154 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 24 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Xeon E5-2670 v3
Server/Workstation • Sep 8th, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2014 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Xeon E5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Gainestown, Haswell-E/EP, Sandy Bridge-EP/EX |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Server |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 120 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
