The Core i5-2557M is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-2130. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-2557M
- Consumes up to 74% less energy – 17 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i3-2130
- A much faster CPU for gaming
Core i5-2557M vs Core i3-2130 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2557M
Jun 1st, 2011
Average FPS
166
99%
Min 1% FPS
112
99%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
168
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, $
$135.87
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.8/FPS
100%
Core i5-2557M vs Core i3-2130 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-2557M vs Core i3-2130 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2557M vs Core i3-2130 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2557M
Jun 1st, 2011
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
3 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
50%
Turbo Frequency
2.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
3 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2557M | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2130 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
17 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 2.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
