Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 3929 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 15% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-2540M - 238 vs 207 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2540M - 20 vs 4 threads
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
238
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
100%
Price, €
€247.11
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
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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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 | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |