Ultra 9 288V vs Celeron G540

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron G540
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.74
Core Ultra 9 288V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 30 Watt
12.59
+1601%

Core Ultra 9 288V outperforms Celeron G540 by a whopping 1601% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2676617
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.0839.72
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$158no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads28
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V. 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, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency1 GHz2.05 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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
Ultra 9 288V 12.59
+1601%

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
Ultra 9 288V 20000
+1592%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.74 12.59
Integrated graphics card 0.77 13.29
Recency 4 September 2011 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 30 Watt

Ultra 9 288V has a 1601.4% higher aggregate performance score, 1626% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 13 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 116.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 288V is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G540 in performance tests.

Note that Celeron G540 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 288V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron G540 and Core Ultra 9 288V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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