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

The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is a mobile processor for efficient laptops, based on the modern Zen 4 architecture (Hawk Point) and manufactured using the advanced 4 nm process.

It features 4 cores, 8 threads, 6 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache. The integrated AMD Radeon 740M graphics and a maximum memory bandwidth of 77 GB/s support everyday tasks. In performance tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U shows a clear superiority in single-core and multi-core applications, which destines it for demanding productivity and multitasking.

Its high energy efficiency, thanks to 4 nm manufacturing, ensures longer battery life. It is not designed for demanding gaming but offers solid performance for casual games. The Intel Core 7 processor 150U is a mobile processor of the Raptor Lake U architecture, manufactured using the 10 nm process.

It utilizes a hybrid design with 2 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores, resulting in a total of 10 cores and 12 threads. Equipped with 12 MB L2 cache and the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96, it offers a maximum memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s. While it delivers solid performance for multitasking and enables flexible power management through its hybrid architecture, it falls behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U in available performance benchmarks.

For gaming, similar to its AMD counterpart, it is more suitable for casual games. For users who prefer maximum computing power in single-core and multi-core applications as well as high energy efficiency, the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is the superior choice. The Intel Core 7 processor 150U is well-suited for users who value flexible multitasking and balanced performance with potentially better memory bandwidth for integrated graphics, even if its overall computing power is lower.