Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K is 3929 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 21% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-2540M - 188 vs 155 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2540M - 24 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i5-2540M
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
