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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 i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 32% better in Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i5-2540M - 153 vs 116 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2540M - 20 vs 4 threads
Dying Light 2: Stay Human
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality Raytracing
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
153
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.7/FPS
100%
Price, €
€261.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Box
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality Raytracing
Core i5-2540M
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human, 1920 x 1080, High Quality Raytracing
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