Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-3540M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1456 days newer than Core i7-3540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3540M
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i3-7100 - 35 vs 51 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 5% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-3540M - 290 vs 275 FPS
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
290
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$106.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$106.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 67 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jan 8th, 2013
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3540M | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 51 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |