Key Differences
In short — Core i7-875K 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 i7-875K is 143 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-875K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-540 - 128 vs 127 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 23% less energy than Intel Core i7-875K - 73 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-875K doesn't have integrated graphics
The Last of Us Part I
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-875K | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 73 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |