Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-540M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2553 days newer than Core i5-540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-540M
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i3-7100 - 35 vs 51 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 28% better in Dirt 5 than Core i5-540M - 174 vs 136 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-540M doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Mobile • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-540M | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Arrandale | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
19.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |