In Atomfall, the Core i3-550 is same performance as the Core i7-840QM. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-550
No clear advantages
Core i7-840QM
- Is 3 weeks newer – Jun 20, 2010 vs May 30, 2010
- Is 3 weeks newer
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 45 vs 73 Watts
- Consumes up to 38% less energy
Atomfall FPS Calculator
Core i3-550 vs Core i7-840QM: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-550
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
186 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
140 FPS
100%
Price, $
$129.94
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
All items are out of stock
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-550 vs Core i7-840QM in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-550 vs Core i7-840QM in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-550
May 30th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i7-840QM
Jun 20th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.867 GHz
58%
Turbo Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-550 May 30th, 2010 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-840QM Jun 20th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 30th, 2010 | Released | Jun 20th, 2010 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $568.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Laptop |
| LGA1156 | Socket | LGAG1 |
| 73 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 1333 MHz (DDR3) |
| Intel HD | Integrated GPU | None |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
