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Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1220 v5 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 E3-1220 v5 is 2111 days newer than Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5
- Performs up to 6% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-540 - 164 vs 154 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 9% less energy than Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 - 73 vs 80 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Xeon E3-1220 v5
Server/Workstation • Oct 19th, 2015
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 80 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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