Key Differences
In short — Core i5-540M outperforms Core i5-3470S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-540M is 876 days older than Core i5-3470S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-540M
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470S - 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470S
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-540M doesn't have integrated graphics
Crysis 3 Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i5-540M
Mobile • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i5-3470S
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-540M | vs | Intel Core i5-3470S |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Arrandale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 19.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
