Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4150 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 i3-4150 is 1185 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i3-4150 - 35 vs 54 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4150
- Performs up to 13% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-2540M - 121 vs 107 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
121
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$45
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i3-4150 |
---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 54 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
No | Overclockable | No |