Key Differences
In short — Core i3-2120T 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 i3-2120T is 441 days newer than Core i7-740QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-740QM
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T
- Performs up to 1% better in No Man's Sky than Core i7-740QM - 156 vs 155 FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i7-740QM - 35 vs 45 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-740QM doesn't have integrated graphics
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
156
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
100%
Price, $
$60
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jun 20th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-740QM | vs | Intel Core i3-2120T |
---|---|---|
Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 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 | 2.6 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
45 W | TDP | 35 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
13.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |