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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K is 1612 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 62% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 35 vs 91 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 7% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-2540M - 201 vs 188 FPS
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-6600K
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
201
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.3/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz Boxed CPU
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2540M
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Core i5-6600K
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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