Intel 3540m: Intel Core i7 3540M Notebook Processor

Core i7-3540M [in 13 benchmarks]


Intel
Core i7-3540M

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Summary

Intel started Intel Core i7-3540M sales 1 January 2013 at a recommended price of $349. This is Ivy Bridge architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 2 cores and 4 threads, and is based on 22 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 3700 MHz and a locked multiplier.

Compatibility-wise, this is FCBGA1023, FCPGA988 processor with a TDP of 35 Watt. It supports DDR3 memory.

It provides poor benchmark performance at


2.88%

of a leader’s which is AMD EPYC 7h22.


Core i7
3540M

vs


EPYC
7h22

General info


Core i7-3540M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.

Place in performance rating 1674
Market segment Laptop
Series Intel Core i7
Architecture codename Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date 1 January 2013 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP) $349 of 305 (Core i7-870)
Current price $401 (1.1x MSRP) of 25448 (Xeon Platinum 8280L)

Technical specs


Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.

Physical cores 2 (Dual-core)
Threads 4
Base clock speed 3 GHz of 4.7 (Ryzen 9 7900X)
Boost clock speed 3.7 GHz of 5.8 (Core i9-13900KF)
L1 cache 64K (per core) of 1536 (EPYC Embedded 3401)
L2 cache 256K (per core) of 12288 (Core 2 Quad Q9550)
L3 cache 4 MB (shared) of 32 (Ryzen Threadripper 1998)
Chip lithography 22 nm of 5 (Ryzen 9 7950X)
Die size 118 mm2
Maximum core temperature 105 °C of 110 (Atom x7-E3950)
64 bit support +
Windows 11 compatibility
Unlocked multiplier

Compatibility


Information on Core i7-3540M compatibility with other computer components and devices: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.

Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration 1 of 8 (Xeon Platinum 8160M)
Socket FCBGA1023, FCPGA988
Thermal design power (TDP) 35 Watt of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282)

Technologies and extensions


Technological capabilities and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3540M. You’ll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions Intel® AVX
AES-NI +
AVX +
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) +
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) +
My WiFi +
Turbo Boost Technology 2. 0
Hyper-Threading Technology +
Idle States +
Thermal Monitoring +
Flex Memory Access +
Demand Based Switching
FDI +
Fast Memory Access +

Security technologies


Processor technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT +
EDB +
Secure Key +
Identity Protection +
Anti-Theft +

Virtualization technologies


Supported virtual machine optimization technologies. Some are specific to Intel only, some to AMD.

AMD-V +
VT-d +
VT-x +
EPT +

Memory specs


Types, maximum amount and channel number of RAM supported by Core i7-3540M’s memory controller. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.

Supported memory types DDR3 of 5200 (Ryzen 9 7950X)
Maximum memory size 32 GB of 786 (Xeon E5-2670 v3)
Max memory channels 2 of 12 (Xeon Platinum 9221)
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s of 281.6 (Xeon Platinum 9221)
ECC memory support

Graphics specifications


General parameters of GPU integrated into Core i7-3540M.

Integrated graphics card Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video +
Clear Video HD +
Graphics max frequency 1.3 GHz
InTru 3D +

Graphics interfaces


Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3540M’s integrated GPU.

Number of displays supported 3
eDP +
DisplayPort +
HDMI +
SDVO +
CRT +

Peripherals


Specifications and connection types of supported peripherals.

PCIe version 3. 0 of 5 (Ryzen 9 7950X)
PCI Express lanes 16 of 128 (EPYC 7401)

Benchmark performance


Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Core i7-3540M. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Overall score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.


i7-3540M
2.88

  • Passmark
  • GeekBench 5 Single-Core
  • GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
  • Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
  • Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
  • 3DMark06 CPU
  • Cinebench 11. 5 64-bit multi-core
  • Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core
  • TrueCrypt AES
  • x264 encoding pass 2
  • x264 encoding pass 1
  • WinRAR 4.0
Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 69%


i7-3540M
2904

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 38%


i7-3540M
634

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 38%


i7-3540M
1422

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%


i7-3540M
5030

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 20%


i7-3540M
10811

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Benchmark coverage: 19%


i7-3540M
4320

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%


i7-3540M
3

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%


i7-3540M
1.5

TrueCrypt AES

TrueCrypt is a discontinued piece of software that was widely used for on-the-fly-encryption of disk partitions, now superseded by VeraCrypt. It contains several embedded performance tests, one of them being TrueCrypt AES, which measures data encryption speed using AES algorithm. Result is encryption speed in gigabytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%


i7-3540M
2

x264 encoding pass 2

x264 Pass 2 is a slower variant of x264 video compression that produces a variable bit rate output file, which results in better quality since the higher bit rate is used when it is needed more. Benchmark result is still measured in frames per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%


i7-3540M
20

x264 encoding pass 1

x264 version 4.0 is a video encoding benchmark uses MPEG 4 x264 compression method to compress a sample HD (720p) video. Pass 1 is a faster variant that produces a constant bit rate output file. Its result is measured in frames per second, which means how many frames of the source video file were encoded per second.   

Benchmark coverage: 13%


i7-3540M
105

WinRAR 4.0

WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of a popular file archiver. It contains an internal speed test, using ‘Best’ setting of RAR compression on large chunks of randomly generated data. Its results are measured in kilobytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%


i7-3540M
2940


Relative perfomance


Overall Core i7-3540M performance compared to nearest competitors among notebook CPUs.



Intel Core i5-3380M
101.04


Intel Core m3-8100Y
101.04


Intel Core i7-5550U
100


Intel Core i7-3540M
100


Intel Core i5-4210M
98. 61


Intel Core i5-3360M
98.61


Intel Core i7-3520M
98.26

AMD equivalent


We believe that the nearest equivalent to Core i7-3540M from AMD is Athlon Silver 3050e, which is faster by 2% and higher by 17 positions in our rating.


Athlon Silver
3050e


Compare


Here are some closest AMD rivals to Core i7-3540M:


AMD Phenom II X3 N870
103.13


AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
103.13


AMD Athlon Silver 3050e
102.08


Intel Core i7-3540M
100


AMD FX-8800P
96. 88


AMD A8-7410
94.44


AMD PRO A12-9800B
94.44

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Recommended graphics cards

These graphics cards are most commonly used with Core i7-3540M according to our statistics.


HD
Graphics 4000

36.2%


NVS
5200M

11.4%


Radeon HD
7570M

7.5%


GeForce GT
740M

3.6%


GeForce
710M

2.4%


GeForce GT
630M

2.4%


GeForce GT
635M

2.1%


Quadro
K2000M

1. 5%


NVS
5400M

1.5%


GeForce
820M

1.2%

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Gaming

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Performance

CPU speed

2 x 2.9GHz

2 x 3GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.

CPU threads

More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.

turbo clock speed

3. 6GHz

3.7GHz

When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

Has an unlocked multiplier

✖Intel Core i7-3520M

✖Intel Core i7-3540M

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.

L2 cache

A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L3 cache

A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L1 cache

A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L2 core

0.25MB/core

0.25MB/core

More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

L3 core

2MB/core

2MB/core

More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

Benchmarks

PassMark result

This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.

PassMark result (single)

This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.

Geekbench 5 result (multi)

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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)

Cinebench R20 (multi) result

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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Cinebench R20 (single) result

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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Geekbench 5 result (single)

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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)

Blender (bmw27) result

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The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

Blender (classroom) result

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The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

performance per watt

This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.

Integrated graphics

GPU clock speed

650MHz

650MHz

The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.

GPU turbo

1250MHz

1300MHz

When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

GPU execution units

A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.

supported displays

Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.

DirectX version

DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenGL version

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenCL version

Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.

texture mapping units (TMUs)

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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.

render output units (ROPs)

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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.

Memory

RAM speed

1600MHz

1600MHz

It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.

maximum memory bandwidth

25.6GB/s

25.6GB/s

This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.

DDR memory version

DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.

memory channels

More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.

maximum memory amount

The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.

bus transfer rate

The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Supports ECC memory

✖Intel Core i7-3520M

✖Intel Core i7-3540M

Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

eMMC version

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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.

bus speed

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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Features

uses multithreading

✔Intel Core i7-3520M

✔Intel Core i7-3540M

Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.

Has AES

✔Intel Core i7-3520M

✔Intel Core i7-3540M

AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.

Has AVX

✔Intel Core i7-3520M

✔Intel Core i7-3540M

AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.

SSE version

SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.

Has F16C

✔Intel Core i7-3520M

✔Intel Core i7-3540M

F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.

bits executed at a time

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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.

Has MMX

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MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.

Has TrustZone

✖Intel Core i7-3520M

✖Intel Core i7-3540M

A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).

front-end width

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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better

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Core i7-3540M [in 13 benchmarks]

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Core i7-3540M

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Description

Intel launched the Intel Core i7-3540M on January 1, 2013 at a suggested price of $349. This is an Ivy Bridge architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 2 cores and 4 threads and is manufactured in 22 nm process technology, the maximum frequency is 3700 MHz, the multiplier is locked.

In terms of compatibility, this is a processor for socket FCBGA1023, FCPGA988 with a TDP of 35W. It supports DDR3 memory.

It provides poor benchmark performance at

2.88%

from the leader, which is AMD EPYC 7h22.


Core i7
3540M

vs


EPYC
7h22

General information

Information about the type (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of the Core i7-3540M, as well as when sales started and cost at that time.

Price at the time of exit $ 349 of 305 (Core i7-870)
4001 $ (1.1.1 $ (1.1.1 $ (1.1.1) $ (1.1.1 Xeon Platinum 8280L)

Features

Core i7-3540M quantitative parameters such as number of cores and threads, clock speeds, manufacturing process, cache size and multiplier lock state. They indirectly speak about the performance of the processor, but for an accurate assessment, you need to consider the results of the tests. of 1536 (EPYC Embeded 3401) Cache 2nd level 256K (for nucleus) 900-g (Core 2 Quad Q9006 900) Level 4 MB (total) of 32 (Ryzen Threadripper 1998) Technological process 22 nm

of 5 (Ryzen 9 79509 900 900 900 900

Compatible

Information on Core i7-3540M compatibility with other computer components. Useful, for example, when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one.

Please note that the power consumption of some processors can significantly exceed their nominal TDP even without overclocking. Some may even double their claims if the motherboard allows you to adjust the power settings of the processor.

My WiFi + Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology + Idle States + 0060

+ Demand Based Switching FDI + Fast Memory Access +

Safety technology

Technologies built into the Core i7-3540M that enhance system security, such as hack protection.

TXT +
EDB +
Secure Key +
Identity Protection 0021

Technologies supported by Core i7-3540M that speed up virtual machines are listed.

AMD-V +
VT-d +
VT-x +
EPT +

Memory support

Types, maximum size and channels of RAM supported by Core i7-3540M. Higher memory frequency may be supported depending on the motherboard.

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  • 3
    Core i7-3540M supported peripherals and how to connect them. Ryzen 9 7950XNumber of PCI-Express lanes
  • RAM DDR3 out of 5200 (Ryzen 9 7950x)
    Permissible memory volume 32 GB
    SDVO +
    CRT 16 out of 128 (EPYC 7401)

    Benchmark tests

    These are the results of Core i7-3540M performance tests in non-gaming benchmarks. The overall score is set from 0 to 100, where 100 corresponds to the fastest processor at the moment.


    Overall performance in tests

    This is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

    i7-3540M
    2.88

    • Passmark
    • GeekBench 5 Single-Core
    • GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
    • Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
    • Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
    • 3DMark06 CPU
    • Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core
    • Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core
    • TrueCrypt AES
    • x264 encoding pass 2
    • x264 encoding pass 1
    • WinRAR 4. 0
    Passmark

    Passmark CPU Mark is a widely used benchmark that consists of 8 different tests, including integer and floating point calculations, extended instruction tests, compression, encryption, and game physics calculations. Also includes a separate single-threaded test.

    Benchmark coverage: 69%

    i7-3540M
    2904

    GeekBench 5 Single-Core

    GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can accurately measure performance. This version uses only one processor core.

    Benchmark coverage: 38%

    i7-3540M
    634

    GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

    GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can be used to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available processor cores.

    Benchmark coverage: 38%

    i7-3540M
    1422

    Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

    Cinebench R10 is a very outdated ray tracing benchmark for processors developed by the authors of Cinema 4D — Maxon. The Single-Core version uses a single CPU thread to render a futuristic motorcycle model.

    Benchmark coverage: 20%

    i7-3540M
    5030

    Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

    Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 that uses all processor threads. The possible number of threads in this version is limited to 16.

    Benchmark coverage: 20%

    i7-3540M
    10811

    3DMark06 CPU

    3DMark06 is an outdated set of benchmarks based on DirectX 9 by Futuremark. Its processor part contains two tests, one of which calculates the pathfinding of game AI, the other emulates game physics using the PhysX package.

    Benchmark coverage: 19%

    i7-3540M
    4320

    Cinebench 11.

    5 64-bit multi-core

    Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 that uses all processor threads. This version supports a maximum of 64 threads.

    Benchmark coverage: 17%

    i7-3540M
    3

    Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

    Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark developed by Maxon. authors of Cinema 4D. It has been superseded by later versions of Cinebench which use more modern variants of the Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads one CPU thread with ray tracing, rendering a glossy room full of crystal spheres and lights.

    Benchmark coverage: 14%

    i7-3540M
    1.5

    TrueCrypt AES

    TrueCrypt is a deprecated program that was widely used to encrypt disk partitions on the fly. It contains several built-in benchmarks, one of which is TrueCrypt AES. It measures the speed of data encryption using the AES algorithm. The result of the test is the encryption speed in gigabytes per second.

    Benchmark coverage: 13%

    i7-3540M
    2

    x264 encoding pass 2

    x264 Pass 2 is a slower MPEG4 x264 video compression benchmark, resulting in a variable bit rate output file. This results in a better quality of the resulting video file, as a higher bit rate is used when it is needed more. The benchmark result is still measured in frames per second.

    Benchmark coverage: 13%

    i7-3540M
    20

    x264 encoding pass 1

    The x264 benchmark uses the MPEG 4 x264 compression method to encode the sample video in HD (720p). Pass 1 is a faster option that produces an output file at a constant bit rate. Its result is measured in frames per second, that is, how many frames of the source video file were encoded in one second on average.

    Benchmark coverage: 13%

    i7-3540M
    105

    WinRAR 4.0

    WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of the popular archiver. It contains an internal speed test using maximum compression by the RAR algorithm on large amounts of randomly generated data. Results are measured in kilobytes per second.

    Benchmark coverage: 13%

    i7-3540M
    2940


    Relative capacity

    Overall performance of the Core i7-3540M compared to its nearest competitor in notebook processors.


    Intel Core i5-3380M
    101.04

    Intel Core m3-8100Y
    101.04

    Intel Core i7-5550U
    100

    Intel Core i7-3540M
    100

    Intel Core i5-4210M
    98.61

    Intel Core i5-3360M
    98.61

    Intel Core i7-3520M
    98.26

    AMD competitor

    We believe that the nearest equivalent to Core i7-3540M from AMD is Athlon Silver 3050e, which is 2% faster on average and higher by 17 positions in our rating.


    Athlon Silver
    3050e

    Compare

    Here are some of AMD’s closest competitors to the Core i7-3540M:

    AMD Phenom II X3 N870
    103.13

    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    103.13

    AMD Athlon Silver 3050e
    102.08

    Intel Core i7-3540M
    100

    AMD FX-8800P
    96.88

    AMD A8-7410
    94.44

    AMD PRO A12-9800B
    94.44

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    3360M

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    5600U

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    Recommended video cards

    According to our statistics, these video cards are most often used with Core i7-3540M:


    HD
    Graphics 4000

    36. 2%


    NVS
    5200M

    11.4%


    Radeon HD
    7570M

    7.5%


    GeForce GT
    740M

    3.6%


    GeForce
    710M

    2.4%


    GeForce GT
    630M

    2.4%


    GeForce GT
    635M

    2.1%


    Quadro
    K2000M

    1.5%


    NVS
    5400M

    1.5%


    GeForce
    820M

    1.2%

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    Intel Core i7-3540M Specifications

    Intel Core i7-3540M — Specifications

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    • RAM parameters 9000
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      9000 memory capacity 32 GB

      Intel Core i7-3540M was released in 2013 and by 2022 it has moderate performance (better than 35% of all processors).
      The main advantages of this model are: Value for money: 66.5, Price at the time of release: 349, Cores: 2, Base clock: 3 , Max clock: 3.7 , Power consumption (TDP): 35, Allowable memory: 32 divided by its price. The more%, the better the quality per unit price in comparison with all analogues.

    66.5%

    525 place in the rating Price/Quality

    Type

    For Notebooks

    Series

    Intel Core i7

    Architecture code name

    Ivy Bridge

    Release price

    349 $

    Cores

    A large number of cores improves performance in multi-threaded applications.
    At the moment, increasing the number of processor cores is one of the priorities for increasing performance.

    2

    Base frequency

    3 GHz

    L2 cache

    256K (per core)

    L3 cache

    4 MB (total)

    Workflow

    22 nm

    Threads

    More threads help the cores process information more efficiently. Real performance will be noticeable in very specific tasks (video editing, databases).

    4

    Maximum frequency

    Faster clocked processors perform more calculations per second and thus provide better performance.

    3.7 GHz

    Level 1 Cache

    The fastest level of cache that works directly with the core. The larger the cache, the better the performance.

    64K (per core)

    Die size

    118 mm2

    Maximum core temperature

    105 °C

    64 bit support

    Max. number of processors in configuration

    1

    Socket

    FCBGA1023, FCPGA988

    Power Demand (TDP)

    The calculated heat output shows the average heat dissipation in load operation,
    the larger the value, the more the requirements for cooling and power consumption increase.

    35W

    vPro

    My WiFi

    +

    Flex Memory Access

    +

    Demand Based Switching

    FDI

    +

    Fast Memory Access

    +

    EDB

    +

    Secure Key

    Identity Protection

    +

    Anti-Theft

    +

    AMD-V

    Quick Sync

    +

    InTru 3D

    +

    eDP

    +

    DisplayPort

    +

    HDMI

    +

    SDVO

    +

    TXT

    Intel Trusted Execution Technology for hardware-based malware protection. For each protected program, the processor allocates its own isolated section of RAM.

    CRT

    +

    PCI Express revision

    3.0

    Number of PCI-Express lanes

    16

    3DMark06 CPU

    4320

    Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

    5030

    Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

    10811

    Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

    2940

    x264 encoding pass 1

    105

    x264 encoding pass 2

    20

    TrueCrypt AES

    2

    Passmark

    2742

    1124 Passmark ranked

    Technology and additional instructions

    Extended instructions

    Intel® AVX

    AES-NI

    Technology from Intel that accelerates the AES encryption process.

    +

    AVX

    The presence of AVX commands improves performance in floating point and processor-intensive operations
    applications.

    Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)

    Technology from Intel that allows you to reduce the frequency of the processor to a minimum value to save power consumption when the processor is idle.

    Turbo Boost

    2.0

    Idle States

    Thermal Monitoring

    Hyper-Threading

    Intel hardware technology that allows multiple threads to be processed on each processor core. For server applications, the performance improvement is up to 30%.

    RAM options

    RAM types

    DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600

    Allowable Memory

    The maximum amount of RAM that can be used with this processor.

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