In Stray, the Core i3-540 is same performance as the Core i7-720QM. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $49 cheaper!
Core i3-540
- Is 3 months and 14 days newer – Jan 07, 2010 vs Sep 23, 2009
- Is 3 months and 14 days newer
- Up to 33% cheaper – $101.12 vs $149.94
- Up to 33% cheaper
- Up to 34% better value in Stray – $0.35 vs $0.53/FPS
- Up to 34% better value in Stray
Core i7-720QM
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 45 vs 73 Watts
- Consumes up to 38% less energy
Stray FPS Calculator
Core i3-540 vs Core i7-720QM: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
281 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
178 FPS
100%
Price, $
$101.12
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Average FPS
281 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
177 FPS
99%
Price, $
$149.94
67%
Value, $/FPS
$0.53/FPS
66%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-540 vs Core i7-720QM in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-540 vs Core i7-720QM in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.6 GHz
52%
Turbo Frequency
2.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-540 Jan 7th, 2010 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-720QM Sep 23rd, 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 23rd, 2009 |
$133.00 | MSRP | $364.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Laptop |
| LGA1156 | Socket | LGAG1 |
| 73W | Power Consumption | 45W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 1333 MHz (DDR3) |
| Intel HD | Integrated GPU | None |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
