Key Differences
In short — Core i7-960 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 i7-960 is 79 days older than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-960
- Performs up to 1% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-540 - 452 vs 449 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 i7-960 - 73 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-960 doesn't have integrated graphics
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i7-960
Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-960 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 73 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
