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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i5-2540M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 580 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i3-3240 - 35 vs 55 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 0% better in Fortnite than Core i5-2540M - 214 vs 213 FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
214
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.19/FPS
100%
Price, $
$41
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz 3.40GHz 3M SR0RH Socket 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-2540M
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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