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Intel i7-720QM vs i5-540M

The Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53GHz is newer than Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz also around 7% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 19% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz uses around 25% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 4132 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz×Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA988ABGA1288
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.8 GHzUp to 3.1 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 8)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP45W35W
Yearly Running Cost$8.21$6.39
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2009Q1 2010
# of Samples29241208
CPU Value5.525.6
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)923(-19.2%)1143(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1663(-7.2%)1792(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz
1,663
Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53GHz
1,792
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz
5.5
Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53GHz
25.6
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz
923
Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53GHz
1,143
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53GHz
Max TDP45W35W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.090.07
Running cost per day$0.022$0.018
Power consumption per year (kWh)32.925.6
Running cost per year$8.21$6.39
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.