Intel Core i5-540UM

Intel Core i5-540UM
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i5-540UM was a remarkable choice for mobile use back in its day. This processor, based on the Arrandale architecture, was manufactured using the advanced 32 nm process. This significantly contributed to its energy efficiency. Specifically designed for notebooks, it allowed for longer battery life and slimmer designs.

The UM designation in the name indicated its Ultra-Low Voltage Mobile design. This meant that the processor consumed relatively little energy. It offered reliable performance for most everyday tasks. Surfing the internet, word processing, and basic media playback ran smoothly. We remember well how many slim laptops were equipped with it at the time.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) was another crucial advantage. It enabled basic graphics tasks without the need for a separate graphics card. This was ideal for office applications and light entertainment on the go. With 3 MB Level 2 Cache, this chip was well equipped for its class. Even today, you can still do simple things with it, albeit with patience.

It provided a solid foundation for mobile computers in its era.
  • Ultra-Low Voltage Mobile Design
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
  • Manufactured using the 32 nm process
  • Reliable Performance for Everyday Tasks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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Multi-core performance
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i5-520UM
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
35
Intel Core i5-560UM
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
35
Intel Core i5-540UM
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
35
Intel Atom E3825
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
34
Intel Atom E3815
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
26

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i5 (336)
CPU groupIntel Core i5 500 (3)
ArchitectureArrandale
Technology32 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1288
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 1.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache3.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics (Westmere)
GPU frequency0.50 - 0.73 GHz
CUs / Shader12 / 24
Raytracing
Max. displays2
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology32 nm
Release dateQ1/2010

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-800
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory8 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP18 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.105 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release dateQ2/2010
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i5-540UM
Intel Core i5-540UM
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