AMD Ryzen 5 8540U vs Intel Core 7 processor 150U

AMD Ryzen 5 8540U or Intel Core 7 processor 150U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U was released in Q1/2024.

The Intel Core 7 processor 150U has 10 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 7 processor 150U was released in Q1/2024.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is 3.20 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the Intel Core 7 processor 150U has 10 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 7 processor 150U is at 1.80 GHz (5.40 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U or Intel Core 7 processor 150U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U can use up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 120.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 processor 150U supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is 28 W, while the Intel Core 7 processor 150U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is manufactured in 4 nm and has 22.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 7 processor 150U is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache.