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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KF 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 i9-9900KF is 2898 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KF - 35 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF
- Performs up to 19% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-2540M - 182 vs 153 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2540M - 16 vs 4 threads
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i9-9900KF
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
182
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$465
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-9900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i5-2540M
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Core i9-9900KF
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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