In Atomfall, the Core i3-540 is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2678 v3. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 39% less energy – 73 vs 120 Watts
- Consumes up to 39% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Xeon E5-2678 v3
- Up to 9% faster in Atomfall – 204 vs 187 FPS
- Up to 9% faster in Atomfall
Atomfall FPS Calculator
Core i3-540 vs Xeon E5-2678 v3: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
187 FPS
92%
Min 1% FPS
140 FPS
92%
Price, $
$98.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.52/FPS
100%
All items are out of stock
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-540 vs Xeon E5-2678 v3 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-540 vs Xeon E5-2678 v3 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
62%
Xeon E5-2678 v3
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-540 Jan 7th, 2010 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Xeon E5-2678 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Released | – |
| $133.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Server |
| LGA1156 | Socket | LGA2011-3 |
73 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4) |
Intel HD | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
