The Core i7-2630QM is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-2630QM
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 45 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
The Core i7-2630QM is better in every way
Core i7-2630QM vs Core i3-540
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2630QM
Jan 3rd, 2011
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
180
99%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$97.09
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.53/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2630QM vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2630QM vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2630QM
Jan 3rd, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
65%
Turbo Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2630QM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $133.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
45 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 2.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| unknown | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
