Intel Celeron G540T
About processor
The Intel Celeron G540T is a solid processor for basic desktop computing needs. With a code name of Sandy Bridge and built on a 32nm technology, this processor offers a good balance of performance and power efficiency. With 2 total cores and 2 total threads, it can handle everyday tasks such as web browsing, office productivity, and light multimedia consumption with ease.
One of the standout features of the Celeron G540T is its low thermal design power (TDP) of 35W, making it a great choice for energy-efficient systems. This means that it runs cool and quiet, and can be used in compact or fanless desktop builds. The low power consumption also makes it an ideal choice for businesses or organizations looking to minimize electricity usage and reduce operating costs.
While the Celeron G540T may not be suitable for heavy multitasking or demanding applications such as gaming or content creation, it excels in its intended use case of providing cost-effective and efficient computing for basic tasks. Overall, the Intel Celeron G540T is a reliable and affordable processor for everyday desktop use, particularly for those looking for a balance of performance and power efficiency.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
September 2011
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.
G540T
Code Name
Sandy Bridge
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).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
2
Basic Frequency
2.10 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1155
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.
32 nm
TDP
35 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
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.
DDR3 1066
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
17 GB/s
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel® Processors
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.00 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
407
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
787
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
995
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
1137
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core