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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% (748th of 1442)

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

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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
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Average Bench

(Based on 16,964 samples)
Rank 74851.5%
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 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
59.7% Above average
Memory 87.3
1-Core 82.8
2-Core 135
63% 102 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 156
24% 175 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
58% Above average
Memory 83.7
1-Core 80.3
2-Core 126
60% 96.5 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 193
25% 191 Pts
64-Core 189
12% 189 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
57.4% Above average
Memory 81.1
1-Core 82.5
2-Core 149
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 197
26% 197 Pts
64-Core 195
12% 195 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
56.8% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 79.9
2-Core 141
61% 101 Pts
4-Core 191
8-Core 192
26% 191 Pts
64-Core 191
12% 191 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
52.5% Above average
Memory 72.9
1-Core 62.3
2-Core 107
51% 80.8 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 195
25% 190 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
52% Above average
Memory 75.4
1-Core 76.7
2-Core 126
57% 92.8 Pts
4-Core 167
8-Core 172
22% 170 Pts
64-Core 173
11% 173 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
47.5% Average
Memory 67
1-Core 61.3
2-Core 124
50% 84.2 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 166
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 173
11% 173 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
44.6% Average
Memory 65.1
1-Core 71.8
2-Core 102
50% 79.7 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 156
19% 147 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
16% Very poor
Memory 21.1
1-Core 27.7
2-Core 41.4
18% 30.1 Pts
4-Core 59.1
8-Core 88.6
9% 73.8 Pts
64-Core 50.4
3% 50.4 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%
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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  $89Bench 112%, 129,044 samples52x
MX500 1TBCrucial  $66Bench 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: 49% - Average Total price: $404

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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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