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In short — Core i3-2100 outperforms Core i7-740QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-2100 is 245 days newer than Core i7-740QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-740QM
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i3-2100 - 45 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Performs up to 2% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-740QM - 122 vs 120 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-740QM doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
122
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.4/FPS
100%
Price, $
$49
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-740QM
Mobile • Jun 20th, 2010
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-740QM | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
45 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 13.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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