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Core i5 M 540

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.53 GHz, Arrandale.
Release date ≈ Q4 2019.

Average Bench: 42.5% (1000th of 1442)

Based on 3 user benchmarks.  Device: 0000000000020652 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 540 @ 2.53GHz
Poor: 40%Average: 42.5% Great: 44%
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 30%
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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5 M 540 averaged 57.4% 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 61Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 51.4Pts

Unknown consistency

There are too few samples to reasonably determine how consistently this CPU perfroms. This result should be interpreted with caution.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 152Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 146Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 3 samples)
Rank 100042.5%
Min Avg Max
56.6 Memory 61 64.7
31.6 1-Core 51.4 71.7
72.9 2-Core 94.9 117
42.7% 69.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
131 4-Core 140 152
134 8-Core 146 159
19% 143 Pts
Min Avg Max
147 64-Core 152 157
9.4% 152 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz
44% Average
Memory 64.7
1-Core 31.6
2-Core 72.9
37% 56.4 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 144
18% 140 Pts
64-Core 147
9% 147 Pts
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz
44% Average
Memory 61.8
1-Core 71.7
2-Core 117
50% 83.4 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 159
21% 155 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz
39.5% Below average
Memory 56.6
1-Core 50.8
2-Core 95.1
41% 67.5 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 134
18% 132 Pts
64-Core 152
9% 152 Pts

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-540M Processor (3M Cache, 2.53 GHz)
Code NameArrandale
Launch DateQ1'10
Processor Numberi5-540M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$269.00
Clock Speed2.53 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.07 GHz
Bus Speed2.5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics Base Frequency500.00 MHz
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency766.00 MHz
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth17.1 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions36-bit
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16
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 Tech1.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package SizerPGA 37.5mmx 37.5mm, BGA 34mmx28mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedBGA1288, PGA988
Processing Die Size81 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors382 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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