Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3540M outperforms Core i7-3687U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3540M and Core i7-3687U have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3687U
- Consumes up to 51% less energy than Intel Core i7-3540M - 17 vs 35 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3540M
- Performs up to 1% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i7-3687U - 186 vs 185 FPS
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3687U
Mobile • Jan 8th, 2013
Core i7-3540M
Mobile • Jan 8th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3687U | vs | Intel Core i7-3540M |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
