Intel Core i5-540UM vs Intel Xeon D-2779

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-540UM and the Intel Xeon D-2779 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 Intel Xeon D-2779 which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022.

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 Intel Xeon D-2779 clocks with 2.50 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.

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.

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.

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.

Up to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-540UM, while the Intel Xeon D-2779 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Core i5-540UM has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon D-2779 is 126 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Core i5-540UM has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon D-2779 is at 25.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.