Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2540M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3470 is 486 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 35 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Performs up to 2% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-2540M - 126 vs 123 FPS
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
126
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.43/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$53.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 55 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i5-3470 |
---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |