i5-2510E vs i7-2640M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2640M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.55
+30.3%
Core i5-2510E
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.19

Core i7-2640M outperforms Core i5-2510E by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21302362
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency4.193.22
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)1 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346$266

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 2.0
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier2825
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size149 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors624 Million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching--
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16.6 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth228.707 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVO++
CRT++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2640M and Core i5-2510E.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2640M 1.55
+30.3%
i5-2510E 1.19

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2640M 2461
+30.3%
i5-2510E 1889

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.55 1.19
Recency 4 September 2011 1 February 2011

i7-2640M has a 30.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

The Core i7-2640M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2510E in performance tests.


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