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Core i5-2540M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.6 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 51.5% (769th of 1463)

Based on 16,964 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2540M CPU @ 2.60GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2540M CPU @ 2.60GHz
Poor: 34%Average: 51.5% Great: 62%
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2540M averaged 48.4% 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 74.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 68.1Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2540M is 27.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2540M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 172Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 172Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 16,964 samples)
Rank 76951.5%
Min Avg Max
49.3 Memory 74.5 90.3
30.6 1-Core 68.1 85
55.2 2-Core 116 149
53.4% 86.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
80.7 4-Core 167 205
88.3 8-Core 172 205
22.6% 170 Pts
Min Avg Max
78 64-Core 172 206
10.7% 172 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
56.5% Above average
Memory 85.7
1-Core 66.6
2-Core 114
56% 88.7 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 162
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
53.7% Above average
Memory 74.4
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 135
58% 96.4 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 195
26% 194 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
52.2% Above average
Memory 71.4
1-Core 81.3
2-Core 143
58% 98.7 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 196
26% 194 Pts
64-Core 195
12% 195 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
52.1% Above average
Memory 74.2
1-Core 82.3
2-Core 132
58% 96.3 Pts
4-Core 179
8-Core 165
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
50.7% Above average
Memory 73.5
1-Core 82.6
2-Core 127
58% 94.5 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 164
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
49.6% Average
Memory 70.2
1-Core 78.1
2-Core 128
56% 92 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 174
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
46.4% Average
Memory 65.3
1-Core 57.3
2-Core 91.2
45% 71.3 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 172
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 179
11% 179 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
44.9% Average
Memory 75.3
1-Core 47.8
2-Core 70.6
44% 64.6 Pts
4-Core 85
8-Core 99.8
12% 92.4 Pts
64-Core 80.7
5% 80.7 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
24% Poor
Memory 22.1
1-Core 70.1
2-Core 108
36% 66.9 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 114
19% 135 Pts
64-Core 146
9% 146 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo 7829DB2

CPU
Core i5-2540MIntel  $315Bench 52%, 16,964 samples327x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples326x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples2x
SSD
870 EVO 1TBSamsung  $95Bench 112%, 129,044 samples52x
MX500 1TBCrucial  $77Bench 106%, 202,785 samples45x
520 Series 180GBIntel  $132Bench 72%, 14,258 samples28x
RAM
M471B5673FH0-CH9 2x2GBSamsungBench 29%, 5,297 samples71x
M471B5273DH0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 50%, 11,714 samples64x
M471B5773DH0-CH9 2x2GBSamsungBench 37%, 7,983 samples55x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 48% - Average Total price: $410

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2540M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi5-2540M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$269.00
Clock Speed2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.3 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

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 Size37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023, PPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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Good

19 months ago.

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