Intel Core i5-540UM | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-540UM and the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 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 Ryzen 3 1200 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core i5 500 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Arrandale | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 Ryzen 3 1200 clocks with 3.10 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
2.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.10 GHz |
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. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
24 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-540UM, while the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
DDR3-800 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-540UM has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-540UM has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is at 10.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1288 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2010 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | 120 $ |
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Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
Unknown | Unknown |