Ryzen 5 7540U vs i5-12500TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12500TE
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
9.15
Ryzen 5 7540U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
11.80
+29%

Ryzen 5 7540U outperforms Core i5-12500TE by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking840662
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency24.7439.88
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed1.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die size163 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U 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
Socket1700FP7
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770AMD Radeon 740M ( - 2500 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i5-12500TE 9.15
Ryzen 5 7540U 11.80
+29%

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.

i5-12500TE 14536
Ryzen 5 7540U 18743
+28.9%

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.

i5-12500TE 1900
Ryzen 5 7540U 2090
+10%

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.

i5-12500TE 7338
Ryzen 5 7540U 7972
+8.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.15 11.80
Integrated graphics card 6.16 8.30
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 5 7540U has a 29% higher aggregate performance score, 34.7% faster integrated GPU, a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7540U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12500TE in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-12500TE is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 7540U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12500TE and Ryzen 5 7540U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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