i3-1115G4 vs i5-540UM

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-540UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.64
Core i3-1115G4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
3.88
+506%

Core i3-1115G4 outperforms Core i5-540UM by a whopping 506% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27641464
Place by popularitynot in top-10055
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency3.3012.87
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date24 May 2010 (14 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4 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 speed1.2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier9no data
L1 cache128 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size81+114 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4 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
SocketBGA1288FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)18 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size8 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth12.799 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency500 MHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-540UM 0.64
i3-1115G4 3.88
+506%

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.

i5-540UM 1002
i3-1115G4 6051
+504%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.64 3.88
Recency 24 May 2010 2 September 2020
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 18 Watt 28 Watt

i5-540UM has 55.6% lower power consumption.

i3-1115G4, on the other hand, has a 506.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-1115G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-540UM in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-540UM and Core i3-1115G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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