Intel Core i5-540UM vs AMD G-T48E

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Intel Core i5-540UM CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD G-T48E
Intel Core i5-540UM AMD G-T48E

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-540UM and the AMD G-T48E and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-540UM 2 core processor released in Q2/2010 with the AMD G-T48E which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2012.
Intel Core i5 (331) Family AMD G (38)
Intel Core i5 500 (3) CPU group AMD G (13)
1 Generation 1
Arrandale Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-540UM is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz (2.00 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD G-T48E clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-540UM Characteristic AMD G-T48E
2 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.20 GHz Frequency 1.40 GHz
2.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

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.

Intel Core i5-540UM Characteristic AMD G-T48E
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU AMD Radeon HD 6250
0.50 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
5 GPU Generation 3
32 nm Technology 40 nm
2 Max. displays 2
12 Compute units 1
24 Shader 80
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 1 GB
10.1 DirectX Version 11

Hardware codec support

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.

Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU AMD Radeon HD 6250
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-540UM, while the AMD G-T48E supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-540UM Characteristic AMD G-T48E
DDR3-800 Memory DDR3-1066
8 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
12.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
No ECC No
3.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 1.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version --
16 PCIe lanes --
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i5-540UM has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the AMD G-T48E is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-540UM Characteristic AMD G-T48E
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
105 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-540UM has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD G-T48E is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 40 nm.

Intel Core i5-540UM Characteristic AMD G-T48E
32 nm Technology 40 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
BGA 1288 Socket --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI No
Windows, Linux Operating systems
Q2/2010 Release date Q1/2012
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i5-540UM Intel Core i5-540UM
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35 (78%)
AMD G-T48E AMD G-T48E
AMD Radeon HD 6250 @ 0.28 GHz
45 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-540UM Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD G-T48E AMD G-T48E
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
42 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-540UM Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD G-T48E AMD G-T48E
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
78 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i5-540UM Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD G-T48E AMD G-T48E
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
783 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-540UM AMD G-T48E
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