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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100F 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 i3-9100F is 3003 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i3-9100F - 35 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 17% better in World of Warcraft than Core i5-2540M - 182 vs 155 FPS
World of Warcraft
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i3-9100F
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
182
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.31/FPS
100%
Price, $
$56.99
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor 4 Core Up to 4.2 GHz without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W
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Core i5-2540M
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Core i3-9100F
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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