Celeron 1017U vs G540

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron G540
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.74
Celeron 1017U
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 17 Watt
0.95
+28.4%

Celeron 1017U outperforms Celeron G540 by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26752516
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Celeron
Power efficiency1.085.29
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)1 July 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$158no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache2 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size131 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C105 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U compatibility with other computer components: 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processors
Clear Video HD--
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D--

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G540 and Celeron 1017U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark 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.

Celeron G540 0.74
Celeron 1017U 0.95
+28.4%

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.

Celeron G540 1182
Celeron 1017U 1508
+27.6%

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.

Celeron G540 397
+51%
Celeron 1017U 263

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.

Celeron G540 683
+50.4%
Celeron 1017U 454

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.74 0.95
Recency 4 September 2011 1 July 2013
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

Celeron 1017U has a 28.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Celeron 1017U is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G540 in performance tests.

Note that Celeron G540 is a desktop processor while Celeron 1017U is a notebook one.


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