Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2540M outperforms Core i3-3225 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2540M is 580 days older than Core i3-3225.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i3-3225 - 35 vs 55 Watts
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
195
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.05/FPS
100%
Price, €
€10.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €10.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 158 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i3-3225 |
---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
No | Overclockable | No |