Ryzen Embedded R1305G vs i7-3540M
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Embedded R1305G outperforms Core i7-3540M by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1986 | 1967 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | AMD Ryzen Embedded |
| Power efficiency | 5.08 | 18.17 |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | 8 January 2013 (11 years ago) | 25 February 2020 (4 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $349 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| Bus rate | 5 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | no data | 15 |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 192 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 118 mm2 | 209.8 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 4,950 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FCBGA1023,FCPGA988 | FP5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 8 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX | no data |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| My WiFi | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | no 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 i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
| EDB | + | no data |
| Secure Key | + | no data |
| Identity Protection | + | - |
| Anti-Theft | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
| EPT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 38.397 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Quick Sync Video | + | - |
| Clear Video HD | + | no data |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.3 GHz | no data |
| InTru 3D | + | no data |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | 3 | no data |
| eDP | + | no data |
| DisplayPort | + | - |
| HDMI | + | - |
| SDVO | + | no data |
| CRT | + | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 8 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| Integrated graphics card | 1.18 | 2.98 |
| Recency | 8 January 2013 | 25 February 2020 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 8 Watt |
Ryzen Embedded R1305G has a 2.1% higher aggregate performance score, 152.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 337.5% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3540M and Ryzen Embedded R1305G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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