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Core i7-3540M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 56% (662nd of 1442)

Based on 6,652 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, 0FABFBFF000306A9, 1FABFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3540M CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 36%Average: 56% Great: 65%
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-3540M averaged 44.0% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 77.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 79.8Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-3540M is 29%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-3540M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 207Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 206Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 6,652 samples)
Rank 66256%
Min Avg Max
58.5 Memory 77.3 91
29.6 1-Core 79.8 98.7
54 2-Core 137 174
59.4% 98.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
80.4 4-Core 202 243
88.4 8-Core 206 243
27.1% 204 Pts
Min Avg Max
89.6 64-Core 207 243
12.8% 207 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
60.4% Good
Memory 91.6
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 144
66% 107 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 191
24% 180 Pts
64-Core 190
12% 190 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
57.2% Above average
Memory 83.1
1-Core 74.2
2-Core 129
59% 95.4 Pts
4-Core 180
8-Core 203
25% 192 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
57% Above average
Memory 76.2
1-Core 89.9
2-Core 161
64% 109 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 222
30% 221 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
56.4% Above average
Memory 74.3
1-Core 95.7
2-Core 180
67% 117 Pts
4-Core 223
8-Core 228
30% 226 Pts
64-Core 227
14% 227 Pts
Onboard, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
55% Above average
Memory 70.8
1-Core 33.9
2-Core 162
50% 88.8 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 227
30% 228 Pts
64-Core 228
14% 228 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
54.6% Above average
Memory 70
1-Core 91.6
2-Core 158
62% 106 Pts
4-Core 229
8-Core 223
30% 226 Pts
64-Core 226
14% 226 Pts
Onboard, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
47.6% Average
Memory 62.8
1-Core 91.6
2-Core 133
57% 95.8 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 181
25% 186 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
46.6% Average
Memory 71.9
1-Core 72.3
2-Core 122
54% 88.6 Pts
4-Core 120
8-Core 158
18% 139 Pts
64-Core 166
10% 166 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,821,098 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude E6430

CPU
Core i7-3540MIntel  $120Bench 56%, 6,652 samples1x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples971x
NVS 5200MNvidiaBench 3%, 1,721 samples158x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples9x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples33x
860 Evo 250GBSamsung  $52Bench 104%, 296,814 samples20x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $45Bench 106%, 237,241 samples18x
RAM
HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 13,765 samples31x
HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 48%, 18,159 samples26x
HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 25,458 samples25x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $148

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-3540M Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor Numberi7-3540M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$346.00
Clock Speed3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.7 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.3 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023, FCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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4 months ago.

GBR-User
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5,786

Excellent

5 years ago.

Great laptop processor, even makes IE responsive.

CHE-User
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2,616

Excellent

5 years ago.

According to Userbenchmark, this CPU somehow outperfoms even more recent i7-5 and i5-6 processors

NZL-User
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2,134

Excellent

4 years ago.

For the price, laptops with this processor out perform any new laptop. I refuse to buy U or Y processors due to the seriously underpowered nature of the computer as a result. This processor ROCKS!

NGA-User
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806

Excellent

6 years ago.

because it has been capable of running extreme powerful programs effectively without any lag

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