Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3550 outperforms Core i5-540M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3550 is 843 days newer than Core i5-540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-540M
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 35 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i5-540M - 178 vs 175 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-540M doesn't have integrated graphics
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
178
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.88/FPS
100%
Price, $
$335
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 4104 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Mobile • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-540M | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
---|---|---|
Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Arrandale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
19.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |