Intel Core i5-2540M
About processor
The Intel Core i5-2540M processor is a solid mobile CPU with impressive performance and efficiency. Built on the Sandy Bridge architecture and manufactured using 32nm technology, this dual-core processor has a total of 4 threads, making it capable of handling heavy multitasking and demanding applications.
With a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 489 and a Multi-Core score of 951, the i5-2540M delivers a reliable and efficient performance for everyday computing tasks. Whether you're browsing the web, streaming content, or using productivity software, this processor is more than capable of handling the load.
Additionally, the i5-2540M is known for its power efficiency, making it a great choice for laptops and other mobile devices. Its lower power consumption means longer battery life, which is essential for users on the go.
Overall, the Intel Core i5-2540M is a reliable and efficient processor that offers solid performance for everyday computing needs. Its balance of power and energy efficiency makes it a great choice for mobile devices and everyday computing tasks.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
January 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.
i5-2540M
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.
4
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
3.30 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCBGA1023 | PPGA988
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
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100 C
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 1066/1333
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
16 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).
21.3 GB/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
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.
1.30 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
489
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
951
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
656
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1432
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1406
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
2360
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core