CPULaptopReleased Jan 7, 2010

Intel Core i5-540M

2C/4T · 3.1 GHz · 35 W

One of the first Intel notebook processors to move graphics and the memory controller into the CPU package, combining a 32 nm dual-core die with a 45 nm graphics and memory-controller die. It sat at the top of the original Core i5 mobile line and was a common choice for mainstream and business laptops in 2010.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Core i5-540M
Segment: Laptop
Generation: 1st Gen Core
Codename: —
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Arrandale
Release date: Jan 7, 2010
Price: $257Search on Amazon

Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 2 cores / 4 threads
Base clock: 2.53 GHz
Boost clock: 3.07 GHz
TDP (design W): 35 W
Unlocked: ✕ No
L2 cache: 0.5 MB
L3 cache: 3 MB
Technology (nm): 32 nm

Platform

Socket: PGA988 / BGA1288
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics
Clock: 766 MHz
Memory type: DDR3-800/1066
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 8 GB
ECC memory: ✕ No
PCIe: PCIe 2.0 (16 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: SSE4.1SSE4.2AES-NI
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10
Notes: Windows 10 runs on this processor even though the published Microsoft compatibility list only enumerates 5th Gen Core and newer. No Arrandale processor appears on any Windows 11 supported-processor list. Microsoft has not published a separate processor list for Windows 11 26H2, so the 25H2 result is carried over here.

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