Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i5-2520M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2337 days newer than Core i5-2520M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2520M
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 35 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 21% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-2520M - 213 vs 176 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2520M - 8 vs 4 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-2520M
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2520M | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
