Intel Core i3-540 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-540 and the Intel Core i7-4790K. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 73W | 88W |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA1150 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Intel Core i3-540
1
spec won
Intel Core i7-4790K
5
specs won
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