Intel Core i7-3540M | Intel Core i5-8350U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3540M and the Intel Core i5-8350U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-3540M 2 core processor released in Q1/2013 with the Intel Core i5-8350U which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000U (KL) (7) |
3 | Generation | 8 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Kaby Lake U Refresh |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3540M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-8350U clocks with 1.70 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3540M | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8350U |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.70 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 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 4000 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
16 | Compute units | 24 |
128 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
11.0 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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 |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-3540M, while the Intel Core i5-8350U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3540M | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8350U |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3540M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-8350U is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-3540M | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8350U |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3540M has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-8350U is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3540M | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8350U |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | BGA 1356 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2013 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
346 $ | Release price | 385 $ |
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Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3540M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3540M | Intel Core i5-8350U |
Unknown | Unknown |