Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2540M outperforms Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2540M is 19 days older than Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Performs up to 0% better in Ready or Not than Core i3-2100 - 236 vs 235 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i3-2100 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
235
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.17/FPS
100%
Price, €
€39.77
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €39.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1265 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |