Intel Pentium Gold 4417U vs Intel Core i5-2540M

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Performance
Pentium Gold 4417U
3,010.58% of 36,991
Core i5-2540M21% better
3,65410% of 36,991

The Core i5-2540M has 21% better performance than the Pentium Gold 4417U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Gold 4417U
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Core i5-2540M
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium Gold 4417U CPU

The Intel Pentium Gold 4417U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Gold 4417U is compatible with Socket 1356 FCBGA motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 610 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium Gold 4417U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 256 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium Gold 4417U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2300.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium Gold 4417U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 610. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium Gold 4417U has the 523rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-2540M CPU

The Intel Core i5-2540M is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2011. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. The i5-2540M is compatible with Intel BGA 1023 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-2540M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-2540M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-2540M features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 3300.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-2540M includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 3000. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-2540M has the 477th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.88% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoPentium Gold 4417UCore i5-2540M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2011
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium Gold 4417U
3,010.58% of 36,991
Core i5-2540M21% better
3,65410% of 36,991

The Core i5-2540M has 21% better performance than the Pentium Gold 4417U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium Gold 4417U is ranked 523rd with a score of 3,010.5, and the Core i5-2540M is ranked 477th with a score of 3,654.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Gold 4417U
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Core i5-2540M
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium Gold 4417U and the Core i5-2540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Pentium Gold 4417U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4510U3,690.5+23%
Core i7-7Y753,688+23%
Core i5-2540M3,654+21%
Core i5-3210M3,651+21%
Core m3-7Y303,615.5+20%
Pentium Gold 4415U3,024.5+0%
Core i5-L16G73,015+0%
Pentium Gold 4417U3,010.5
Core i3-5010U3,002-0%
Core i5-3437U2,977-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkPentium Gold 4417UCore i5-2540M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,010.5
3,654
(+21.38%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,398
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
228
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
89
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
886
986
(+11.29%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
429
493
(+14.92%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,264
2,356
(+4.06%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,315
1,404
(+6.77%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecPentium Gold 4417UCore i5-2540M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm32 nm
Transistors--624 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecPentium Gold 4417UCore i5-2540M
Series--Core i5
Microarchitecture--Sandy Bridge
CodenameKaby Lake RSandy Bridge
Memory Support--DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecPentium Gold 4417UCore i5-2540M
Cores22
Threads44
Clock Speed2300.0 MHz2.6 GHz
Turbo Clock--3300.0 MHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--26.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecPentium Gold 4417UCore i5-2540M
L1 Cache256 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache2 MB3 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecPentium Gold 4417UCore i5-2540M
SocketSocket 1356 FCBGAIntel BGA 1023
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W35 W
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecPentium Gold 4417UCore i5-2540M
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 610Intel HD 3000
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.