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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3540M outperforms Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3540M is 127 days newer than Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3540M
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i3-3220 - 35 vs 55 Watts
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
145
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.41/FPS
100%
Price, $
$59.9
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3540M
Mobile • Jan 8th, 2013
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3540M | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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