Intel Core i5-4210Y vs Intel Core i7-3540M

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-4210Y and Intel Core i7-3540M processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Core i5-4210Y

Intel Core i7-3540M

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4210Y

CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
2.9x lower typical power consumption: 11.5 Watt vs 35 Watt
Around 44% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.328 vs 2.315
Around 91% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 14.113 vs 7.374
6.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 7.614 vs 1.115
3.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 9.655 vs 2.627

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	1 September 2013 vs 1 January 2013
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	11.5 Watt vs 35 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.328 vs 2.315
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	14.113 vs 7.374
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	7.614 vs 1.115
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	9.655 vs 2.627

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3540M

Around 95% higher clock speed: 3.70 GHz vs 1.90 GHz
Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 105 °C vs 100°C
Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Around 83% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1791 vs 980
Around 89% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2977 vs 1577
Around 74% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 665 vs 382
Around 81% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1462 vs 808
Around 69% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.261 vs 0.154
Around 5% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 2389 vs 2281
Around 5% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 2389 vs 2281

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	3.70 GHz vs 1.90 GHz
Maximum core temperature	105 °C vs 100°C
L3 cache	4096 KB vs 3 MB
Maximum memory size	32 GB vs 16 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1791 vs 980
PassMark - CPU mark	2977 vs 1577
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	665 vs 382
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1462 vs 808
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.261 vs 0.154
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	2389 vs 2281
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	2389 vs 2281

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-4210Y
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3540M

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

980

1791

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1577

2977

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

382

665

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

808

1462

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.328

2.315

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

14.113

7.374

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.154

0.261

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

7.614

1.115

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

9.655

2.627

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2281

2389

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2281

2389

Name	Intel Core i5-4210Y	Intel Core i7-3540M
PassMark - Single thread mark	980	1791
PassMark - CPU mark	1577	2977
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	382	665
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	808	1462
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.328	2.315
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	14.113	7.374
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.154	0.261
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	7.614	1.115
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	9.655	2.627
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	669
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1122
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	2281	2389
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	669
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1122
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	2281	2389

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-4210Y	Intel Core i7-3540M
Essentials
Architecture codename	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Launch date	1 September 2013	1 January 2013
Launch price (MSRP)	$297	$349
Place in performance rating	2432	2421
Processor Number	i5-4210Y	i7-3540M
Series	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Mobile	Mobile
Price now		$429.95
Value for money (0-100)		3.19
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1.50 GHz	3.00 GHz
Bus Speed	5 GT/s DMI2	5 GT/s DMI
L1 cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	512 KB	512 KB
L3 cache	3 MB	4096 KB
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm	22 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	105 °C
Maximum frequency	1.90 GHz	3.70 GHz
Number of cores	2	2
Number of threads	4	4
Die size		118 mm
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	16 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600	DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Graphics
Device ID	0x402	0x166
Graphics base frequency	200 MHz	650 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	850 MHz	1.30 GHz
Graphics max frequency	850 MHz	1.3 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	2 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4200	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3	3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
CRT
SDVO
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort	2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	2560x1600@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.2/12
OpenGL	4.3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm	37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1023)
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	6 W
Sockets supported	FCBGA1168	FCBGA1023, FCPGA988
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	11.5 Watt	35 Watt
Peripherals
Integrated IDE
Integrated LAN
Max number of PCIe lanes	12	16
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	4
Number of USB ports	4
PCI Express revision	2.0	3.0
PCI support
PCIe configurations	4x1, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Total number of SATA ports	4
UART
USB revision	3.0
Security & Reliability
Anti-Theft technology
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
HD Audio
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® AVX
Intel 64
Intel® Active Management technology (AMT)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® ME Firmware Version	9.5
Intel® Rapid Storage technology (RST)
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Matrix Storage
Smart Connect
Thermal Monitoring
4G WiMAX Wireless
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® My WiFi technology
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)