CPU Compare

Intel Core i3-540

AMD FX-9590

Review

General overview and comparison of the processors
Single-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Core i3-540
25
FX-9590
36
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Core i3-540
1
FX-9590
4
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
Core i3-540
1
FX-9590
2
SysReqs Overall Score
Generic CPU rating
Core i3-540
9
FX-9590
14

Benchmarks

Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarks
Passmark CPU (Single-Core)
Core i3-540
1262
FX-9590
1812
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i3-540
1549
FX-9590
6827
Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
Core i3-540
404
FX-9590
534
Geekbench CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i3-540
836
FX-9590
2141

Specifications

Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i3-540 and AMD FX-9590

General

Manufacturer Intel AMD
Name Core i3-540 FX-9590
Segment Desktop Desktop
Codename Clarkdale
Release Date Jan 2010 Aug 2013
Integrated Graphics Intel HD Graphics None
Unlocked Multiplier No No

CPU

Cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Base Clock 3.06 4.70
Turbo Clock 0.00 0.00
L1 Cache 128 KB 384 KB
L2 Cache 512 KB 8 MB
L3 Cache 4 MB 8 MB

Package

Lithography 32 nm 32 nm
Socket LGA1156 AM3+
TDP 73 220
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