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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-3340S

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $196 less on MSRP ($182 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-2675QM can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-2675QM

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 3000, while Core i5-3340S needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-3340S across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,913 vs 3,962).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 21.8 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).

Core i5-3340S

2013

Core i7-2675QM

2011

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $196 less on MSRP ($182 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 3000, while Core i5-3340S needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-2675QM can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-3340S across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,913 vs 3,962).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 21.8 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-3340S better than Core i7-2675QM?

Yes. Core i5-3340S is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-3340S is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-3340S is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-3340S is the smarter buy today. Core i5-3340S is $196 cheaper on MSRP at $182 MSRP versus $378 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 110.3% better value on MSRP (21.8 vs 10.4 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-3340S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2011) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-3340S Benchmark Check

Core i7-2675QM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-3340S	Core i7-2675QM
1080p
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	86 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	65 FPS
medium	55 FPS	59 FPS
high	43 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i5-3340S Open Core i7-2675QM

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-3340S	Core i7-2675QM
1080p
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	87 FPS
high	99 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	99 FPS	86 FPS
medium	99 FPS	75 FPS
high	99 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	67 FPS
medium	99 FPS	61 FPS
high	79 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i5-3340S Open Core i7-2675QM

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-3340S	Core i7-2675QM
1080p
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	98 FPS

Open Core i5-3340S Open Core i7-2675QM

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-3340S	Core i7-2675QM
1080p
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	98 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	98 FPS

Open Core i5-3340S Open Core i7-2675QM

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3340S and Core i7-2675QM

Core i5-3340S

The Core i5-3340S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,962 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-2675QM

The Core i7-2675QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,913 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3340S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-2675QM's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3340S versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2675QM — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-3340S (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-2675QM is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3340S scores 3,962 against the Core i7-2675QM's 3,913 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-3340S. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-3340S vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2675QM.

Feature	Core i5-3340S	Core i7-2675QM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+6%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,962+1%	3,913

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3340S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2675QM uses FCBGA1224 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3340S	Core i7-2675QM
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1224
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-3340S) / VT-x (Core i7-2675QM). The Core i7-2675QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Core i5-3340S requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2675QM targets Mobile.

Feature	Core i5-3340S	Core i7-2675QM
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-3340S launched at $182 MSRP, while the Core i7-2675QM debuted at $378. On MSRP ($182 vs $378), the Core i5-3340S is $196 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3340S delivers 21.8 pts/$ vs 10.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-2675QM — making the Core i5-3340S the 71.1% better value option.