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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3540M outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3540M is 688 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3540M
- Performs up to 1% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-2120 - 154 vs 152 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i3-2120 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
152
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
100%
Price, €
€61.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2120
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3540M
Mobile • Jan 8th, 2013
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3540M | vs | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2013 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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