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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-540 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 i3-540 is 164 days older than Core i7-740QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-740QM
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 45 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Performs up to 1% better in World of Warcraft than Core i7-740QM - 153 vs 152 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-740QM doesn't have integrated graphics
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
FPS
153
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
100%
Price, $
$60
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-740QM
Mobile • Jun 20th, 2010
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-740QM | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
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 | 73 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 13.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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