i5-3340 vs i7-2760QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2760QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.76
+4.2%
Core i5-3340
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.65

Core i7-2760QM outperforms Core i5-3340 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16971724
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.803.25
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)no data
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)1 July 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C67 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340 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
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI++
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-2760QM 2.76
+4.2%
i5-3340 2.65

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.

i7-2760QM 4392
+4.2%
i5-3340 4216

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-2760QM 537
i5-3340 560
+4.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-2760QM 1630
i5-3340 1675
+2.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.76 2.65
Integrated graphics card 0.66 0.69
Recency 4 September 2011 1 July 2013
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 77 Watt

i7-2760QM has a 4.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 71.1% lower power consumption.

i5-3340, on the other hand, has 4.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-2760QM and Core i5-3340.

Be aware that Core i7-2760QM is a notebook processor while Core i5-3340 is a desktop one.


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