Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2540M outperforms Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2540M is 215 days older than Core i3-2120T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Performs up to 1% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-2120T - 107 vs 106 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
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Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |