Intel Core i5-540UM Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i5-540UM was released in Q2/2010 and has 2 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket BGA 1288.
| Name: | Intel Core i5-540UM |
|---|---|
| Family: | Intel Core i5 (331) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i5 500 (3) |
| Architecture: | Arrandale |
| Segment: | Mobile |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i5-540UM has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-540UM is 1.20 GHz (2.00 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 2 / 4 |
|---|---|
| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 2x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 1.20 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 2.00 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): | -- |
Internal Graphics
The Intel Core i5-540UM has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i5-540UM has the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) installed, which has 12 streaming multiprocessors (24 shaders).
| GPU name: | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
|---|---|
| GPU frequency: | 0.50 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 0.73 GHz |
| Compute units: | 12 |
| Shader: | 24 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q1/2010 |
| Max. displays: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Generation: | 5 |
| Direct X: | 10.1 |
| Technology: | 32 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 2 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | No |
|---|---|
| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | No |
| h264: | Decode |
| VP8: | No |
| VP9: | No |
| AV1: | No |
|---|---|
| AVC: | Decode |
| VC-1: | No |
| JPEG: | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-540UM supports a maximum of 8 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 12.8 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
|---|---|
| DDR3-800 | 12.8 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 8 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | 2.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-540UM has a TDP of 18 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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|---|---|
| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 18 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | 105 °C |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i5-540UM is made in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 32 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | BGA 1288 |
| L2-Cache: | 3.00 MB |
| L3-Cache: | -- |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Release date: | Q2/2010 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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