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Intel Core i7-3740QM vs Intel Core i5-3340M vs Intel Core i5-3210M

Intel Core i7-3740QM

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The Intel Core i7-3740QM is a fast quad-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture and successor of the i7-3720QM. Due to Hyperthreading, the four cores can handle up to eight threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.7 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.6 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.7 GHz (for 1 active core).

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i7-3740QM should be slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance should be above the Core i7-2960XM.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1300 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.

As with most quad-core Ivy Bridge models, the Core i7-3740QM is specified at a TDP of 45 Watts including graphics card and memory controller. Therefore, the CPU is well-suited for laptops 15-inches or greater.

Intel Core i5-3340M

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The Intel Core i5-3340M is a fast dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.7 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.4 GHz (for 1 active core). As its predecessor Core i5-3320M, it offers a 3 MB L3-Cache.

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i5-3340M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is above the old i7-2640M.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1250 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.

Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i5-3340M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i5.

Intel Core i5-3210M

► remove from comparison Intel 3210M

The Intel Core i5-3210M is a fast dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.5 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.1 GHz (for 1 active core). Turbo-clocks are not confirmed yet. As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessors, it offers a 3 MB L3-Cache.

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i5-3210M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is similar to the old i7-2620M.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1100 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.

Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i5-3210M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i5.

ModelIntel Core i7-3740QMIntel Core i5-3340MIntel Core i5-3210M
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5Intel Core i5
CodenameIvy BridgeIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Series: Core i5 Ivy Bridge
Intel Core i7-3940XM3 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3920XM2.9 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3840QM2.8 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3820QM2.7 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3740QM « 2.7 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3720QM2.6 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3635QM2.4 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3630QM2.4 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3615QM2.3 - 3.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3610QM2.3 - 3.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3632QM2.2 - 3.2 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3612QM2.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3540M3 - 3.7 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3520M2.9 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3687U2.1 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3667U2 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3537U2 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3517U1.9 - 3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3689Y1.5 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3380M2.9 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3360M2.8 - 3.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3340M « 2.7 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3320M2.6 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3230M2.6 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3210M2.5 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3437U1.9 - 2.9 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3427U1.8 - 2.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3337U1.8 - 2.7 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3317U1.7 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3439Y1.5 - 2.3 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3339Y1.5 - 2 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3380M2.9 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3360M2.8 - 3.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3340M2.7 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3320M2.6 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3230M2.6 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3210M « 2.5 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3437U1.9 - 2.9 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3427U1.8 - 2.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3337U1.8 - 2.7 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3317U1.7 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3439Y1.5 - 2.3 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3339Y1.5 - 2 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Clock2700 - 3700 MHz2700 - 3400 MHz2500 - 3100 MHz
L1 Cache256 KB128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache1 MB512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache6 MB3 MB3 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 82 / 42 / 4
TDP45 Watt35 Watt35 Watt
Transistors1400 Million
Technology22 nm22 nm22 nm
Die Size160 mm2
max. Temp.105 °C105 °C
SocketFCBGA1224, FCPGA988FCPGA988
FeaturesHD Graphics 4000, DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationHD Graphics 4000 (650-1250MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationHD Graphics 4000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1300 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1250 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1100 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
$378 U.S.$225 U.S.$225 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 6.93     avg: 7     median: 7 (9%)     max: 6.98 Points
3.2 Points (4%)
min: 2.42     avg: 2.9     median: 2.9 (4%)     max: 2.91 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
1.5 Points (38%)
1.4 Points (35%)
min: 0.97     avg: 1.2     median: 1.3 (31%)     max: 1.28 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
100%
1 3740QM +
4951 Points (30%)
84%
1 3210M +
min: 3826     avg: 4163     median: 4168.5 (25%)     max: 4287 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
100%
1 3740QM +
19798 Points (14%)
45%
1 3210M +
min: 8605     avg: 8899     median: 8936 (6%)     max: 9046 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
1 3740QM +
min: 24138     avg: 24219     median: 24218.5 (17%)     max: 24299 Points
45%
1 3210M +
min: 8914     avg: 10834     median: 10977.5 (8%)     max: 11195 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
1 3740QM +
min: 6281     avg: 6324     median: 6323.5 (8%)     max: 6366 Points
83%
1 3210M +
min: 4168     avg: 5215     median: 5265 (6%)     max: 5389 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
100%
1 3740QM +
247 s (3%)
96%
1 3210M +
min: 533     avg: 586     median: 578.5 (7%)     max: 755 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
100%
1 3740QM +
7.6 s (2%)
98%
1 3210M +
min: 16.8     avg: 19.2     median: 18.6 (4%)     max: 32.93 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
100%
1 3740QM +
4680 Points (7%)
53%
1 3210M +
min: 2301     avg: 2453     median: 2486 (4%)     max: 2544 Points
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
100%
1 3740QM +
38.6 fps (13%)
42%
1 3210M +
min: 16.21     avg: 16.4     median: 16.4 (6%)     max: 16.59 fps
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
100%
1 3740QM +
153.8 fps (35%)
56%
1 3210M +
min: 85     avg: 87     median: 86.6 (20%)     max: 90 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
100%
1 3740QM +
0.4 GB/s (0%)
41%
1 3210M +
min: 0.136     avg: 0.1     median: 0.2 (0%)     max: 0.151 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
100%
1 3740QM +
0.6 GB/s (10%)
43%
1 3210M +
min: 0.213     avg: 0.2     median: 0.3 (4%)     max: 0.259 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
100%
1 3740QM +
3.5 GB/s (9%)
40%
1 3210M +
min: 1.3     avg: 1.4     median: 1.4 (4%)     max: 1.4 GB/s
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
100%
1 3740QM +
min: 6825     avg: 6837     median: 6837 (15%)     max: 6849 Points
52%
1 3210M +
min: 3044     avg: 3523     median: 3553 (8%)     max: 3679 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
100%
1 3740QM +
10.2 s (2%)
99%
1 3210M +
min: 12     avg: 12.7     median: 12.7 (3%)     max: 14.1 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
100%
1 3740QM +
23.4 s (1%)
100%
1 3210M +
min: 28     avg: 29.1     median: 29 (1%)     max: 31.05 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
100%
1 3210M +
min: 648     avg: 675     median: 674 (3%)     max: 735 s
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
100%
1 3210M +
min: 57.1     avg: 45909     median: 49310 (23%)     max: 57900 MIPS
SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
100%
1 3210M +
min: 36.75     avg: 32843     median: 36410 (28%)     max: 36760 MFLOPS
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 CPU
100%
1 3740QM +
7.7 Points (99%)
92%
1 3210M +
min: 6.9     avg: 7.1     median: 7.1 (91%)     max: 7.1 Points
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
100%
1 3740QM +
min: 23645     avg: 23789     median: 23789 (21%)     max: 23933 Points
41%
1 3210M +
min: 4195     avg: 9352     median: 9673 (8%)     max: 10001 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
100%
1 3740QM +
min: 7048     avg: 7783     median: 7782.5 (21%)     max: 8517 Points
47%
1 3210M +
min: 1676     avg: 3612     median: 3651 (10%)     max: 4129 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 3210M +
min: 12328     avg: 27990     median: 29048 (24%)     max: 35036 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
1 3210M +
min: 2596     avg: 2787     median: 2808.5 (7%)     max: 2888 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 3210M +
min: 3802     avg: 3965     median: 3986.5 (7%)     max: 4136 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 3210M +
5255 Points (42%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 3210M +
5219 Points (47%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 3210M +
6294 Points (12%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 3210M +
5788 Points (12%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 3210M +
5797 Points (15%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-3740QM → 100% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-3340M → 68% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-3210M → 61% n=2

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