i5-2560M vs i5-2540M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2540M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.49
Core i5-2560M
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.51
+1.3%

Core i5-2560M outperforms Core i5-2540M by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21602152
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency4.034.08
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$266no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 2.0
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier2627
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size149 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors624 million624 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-2540M 1.49
i5-2560M 1.51
+1.3%

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.

i5-2540M 2367
i5-2560M 2397
+1.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.49 1.51

i5-2560M has a 1.3% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-2540M and Core i5-2560M.


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