AMD Ryzen 5 8540U

AMD Ryzen 5 8540U

About processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U processor is a powerful and efficient CPU designed for laptops. With its 4nm technology, it offers impressive performance for a variety of tasks. The 6 cores and 12 threads allow for smooth multitasking and seamless performance, making it suitable for both work and entertainment purposes. The base frequency of 3.2 GHz and the max turbo frequency of 4.9 GHz ensure snappy and responsive performance, while the 16MB L3 cache helps speed up data access and processing. The integrated graphics model further enhances the overall performance and makes it capable of handling some light gaming and multimedia tasks. With a TDP of 15W, the Ryzen 5 8540U strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for thin and light laptops. Geekbench 6 scores of 2398 for single-core and 8172 for multi-core showcase its impressive performance across different types of workloads. Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U processor offers solid performance and power efficiency, making it a great choice for users looking for a versatile and capable CPU for their laptop.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
December 2023
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Ryzen 5 8540U
Code Name
Hawk Point

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Performance-cores
2
Efficient-cores
4
Performance-core Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
4.9 GHz
L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
6 MB
L3 Cache
16 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket FP7
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
4 nm
TDP
15 W

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR5-5600,LPDDR5x-7500
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
True

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23
Single Core Score
1763
Cinebench R23
Multi Core Score
9658
Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
2398
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
8172
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
3726
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
19425

Compared to Other CPU

Cinebench R23 Single Core
2424 +37.5%
1823 +3.4%
1275 -27.7%
1008 -42.8%
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
17839 +84.7%
13316 +37.9%
10027 +3.8%
255 -97.4%
Geekbench 6 Single Core
2741 +14.3%
2262 -5.7%
2178 -9.2%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
9134 +11.8%
8615 +5.4%
7702 -5.8%
7244 -11.4%
Passmark CPU Single Core
3915 +5.1%
3829 +2.8%
3630 -2.6%
3531 -5.2%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
21089 +8.6%
20276 +4.4%
18721 -3.6%
18113 -6.8%