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Intel Core i5-2540M | AMD Ryzen 3 3200U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-2540M or AMD Ryzen 3 3200U - 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 Intel Core i5-2540M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2540M was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U was released in Q1/2019. |
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Intel Core i5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 |
Intel Core i 2000M | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000U |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Dali (Zen+) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 3 2200U |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2540M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2540M is 2.60 GHz (3.30 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is at --. |
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2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.60 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.60 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i5-2540M or AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | |
6 | GPU Generation | 8 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 3 |
96 | Shader | 192 |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-2540M can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-2540M is 35 W, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2540M is manufactured in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | FP5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
269 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2540M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2540M | AMD Ryzen 3 3200U |
Unknown | Acer Aspire 3 (A315-42-R2CN) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-42-R7DR) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43-R19L) HP ProBook 455R G6 8VV22ES |