Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K is 3929 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 27% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-2540M - 149 vs 117 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2540M - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
149
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.89/FPS
100%
Price, £
£281.81
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i5-2540M |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 1st, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |