Intel Core i5-540M Mobile processor - CP80617004116AD / BX80617I5540M

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Intel Core i5-540M specifications

General information

Type

CPU / Microprocessor

Market segment

Mobile

Family

Intel Core i5 Mobile

Model number ?

i5-540M

CPU part numbers

CP80617004116AD is an OEM/tray microprocessor
BX80617I5540M is a boxed microprocessor

Frequency ?

2533 MHz

Turbo frequency

3067 MHz (1 core)
2800 MHz (2 cores)

Low power frequency

1200 MHz

Clock multiplier ?

Package

988-pin micro-FCPGA10 (rPGA988A)

Socket

Socket G1 / rPGA988A

Size

1.48" x 1.48" / 3.75cm x 3.75cm

Weight

0.3oz / 8.2g

Introduction date

January 7, 2010

End-of-Life date

Last order date for boxed processors is October 19, 2012
Last shipment date for boxed processors is January 18, 2013

Price at introduction

$257

S-spec numbers

	ES/QS processors	Production processors
Part number	Q3G9	SLBPG	SLBTV
BX80617I5540M		+	+
CP80617004116AD	+	+	+

Architecture / Microarchitecture

Microarchitecture

Nehalem (Westmere)

Platform

Calpella

Processor core ?

Arrandale

Core stepping ?

C2 (SLBPG)

CPUID

20652 (SLBPG)

Manufacturing process

0.032 micron
382 million transistors (CPU die)
177 million transistors (IMC / graphics die)

Die size

81mm² (CPU die)
114mm² (IMC / graphics die)

Data width

64 bit

The number of cores

The number of threads

Floating Point Unit

Integrated

Level 1 cache size ?

2 x 32 KB instruction caches
2 x 32 KB data caches

Level 2 cache size ?

2 x 256 KB

Level 3 cache size

3 MB

Cache latency

4 (L1 cache)
10 (L2 cache)
36 (L3 cache)

Multiprocessing

Not supported

Features

MMX instructions
SSE / Streaming SIMD Extensions
SSE2 / Streaming SIMD Extensions 2
SSE3 / Streaming SIMD Extensions 3
SSSE3 / Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extensions 3
SSE4 / SSE4.1 + SSE4.2 / Streaming SIMD Extensions 4 ?
AES / Advanced Encryption Standard instructions
EM64T / Extended Memory 64 technology / Intel 64 ?
HT / Hyper-Threading technology ?
TBT / Turbo Boost technology ?
NX / XD / Execute disable bit ?
VT-x / Virtualization technology ?
VT-d / Virtualization for directed I/O
TXT / Trusted Execution technology

Low power features

Thread C1, C3 and C6 states
Core C1/C1E, C3 and C6 states
Package C1/C1E, C3 and C6 states
Enhanced SpeedStep technology ?

Integrated peripherals / components

Integrated graphics

GPU Type: HD (Nehalem)
Base frequency (MHz): 500

Memory controller

The number of controllers: 1
Memory channels: 2
Channel width (bits): 64
Supported memory: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066
ECC supported: No

Other peripherals

Direct Media Interface

Electrical / Thermal parameters

V core ?

0.8V - 1.4V (High Frequency mode)
0.775V - 1V (Low Frequency mode)

Minimum/Maximum operating temperature ?

0°C - 105°C

Maximum power dissipation ?

3.8 Watt (TDP in C6 state) / 67.2 Watt (peak, CPU core only)
44.8 Watt (sustained, CPU core only)

Thermal Design Power ?

35 Watt (Package)
25 Watt (CPU core)
12.5 Watt (Graphics core)

Notes on Intel CP80617004116AD

Graphics and memory controllers are located on a separate die, which is manufactured on 0.045 micron technology
The processor operates at 1.2 GHz in Low Frequency Mode

CPUs, related to Intel Core i5-540M (PGA988)

Model Cores /
Threads Freq. Turbo
freq. L3
cache TDP Features

Intel Core i5 Mobile family, Socket G1

   Core i5-430M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.26 GHz 2.53 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-450M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.4 GHz 2.66 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-460M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.53 GHz 2.8 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-520M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.4 GHz 2.93 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-480M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.66 GHz 2.93 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-540M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.53 GHz 3.06 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-560M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.66 GHz 3.2 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-580M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.66 GHz 3.33 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

Intel Core i5 Mobile family, Nehalem micro-architecture, Other sockets

   Core i5-430M (BGA) 2 / 4 2.26 GHz 2.53 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-450M (BGA) 2 / 4 2.4 GHz 2.66 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-460M (BGA) 2 / 4 2.53 GHz 2.8 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-520M (BGA) 2 / 4 2.4 GHz 2.93 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-480M (BGA) 2 / 4 2.66 GHz 2.93 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-540M (BGA) 2 / 4 2.53 GHz 3.06 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-560M (BGA) 2 / 4 2.66 GHz 3.2 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i5-580M (BGA) 2 / 4 2.66 GHz 3.33 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

Other families, Nehalem micro-architecture, Socket G1

   Celeron P4500 2 / 2 1.86 GHz 2 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Celeron P4600 2 / 2 2 GHz 2 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Pentium P6200 2 / 2 2.13 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Pentium P6300 2 / 2 2.26 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i3-390M (PGA988) 2 / 4 2.66 GHz 3 MB 35 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i7-840QM 4 / 8 1.86 GHz 3.2 GHz 8 MB 45 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT

   Core i7-920XM 4 / 8 2 GHz 3.2 GHz 8 MB 55 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT, Unlock

   Core i7-940XM 4 / 8 2.13 GHz 3.33 GHz 8 MB 55 Watt SSE4, AES, HT, VT, TXT, TBT, Unlock

• Highlighted numbers and features indicate whether specific processor performs better or worse than Core i5-540M (PGA988)

• Within each category, the CPUs are sorted from slower (at the top) to faster (at the bottom)

• List of related CPUs is not complete.

• Features abbreviations:

SSE4 - SSE4 instructions
AES - AES instructions
HT - Hyper-Threading
VT - Virtualization
TXT - Trusted Execution
TBT - Dynamic Acceleration / Turbo Boost
Unlock - Unlocked multiplier

FAQ

Q: I have an Intel i5-540M processor. Can I upgrade it?

A: Probably yes. CPU compatibility is determined by your motherboard. Please check CPU-Upgrade.com resource for CPU support list for your board.

Intel i5-540M Overclocking

Sorry, overclocking information is not available at this time.

Pictures (5)


Q3G9
2011-07-09 12:50:54 Posted by: gshv
Bottom view

Core i5 540M Q3G9
2011-07-09 12:52:49 Posted by: gshv
Top view. Engineering/Qualification sample of the chip.


2012-07-22 18:03:06 Posted by: gshv
CPU-Z screenshot. Tested processor had Q3G9 QDF number.


2012-08-29 18:24:41 Posted by: gshv
Top view. Production version of the i5-540M with SLBTV S-Spec number. The CPU was manufactured in the second half of July 2010.


2012-08-29 18:25:14 Posted by: gshv
Bottom view of the production version.

News

Intel discontinues mobile processors

Apr 19, 2012: This week Intel published three Product change Notifications, advising its customer of forthcoming discontinuation of several mobile processors. All retired processors are from Westemere group of families, built on 32nm technology. 6 OEM microprocessors, including P4600, P6100, P6200, P6300, Core i3-370M and i3-390M will be end-of-lifed on October 16, 2012, and their last shipment date is April 16, 2013. In addition to OEM chips, Intel is planning to retire boxed Core i5-520M, i5-540M, i5-560M and i5-580M CPUs. Their last order (EOL) date is October 19, 2012, and they will be shipped until January 18.

Intel discontinues several Core i5 and i7 Mobile CPUs

Apr 05, 2011: Today Intel published Product Discontinuation Notifications (PDN) for Westmere Core i7 and Core i5 microprocessors from Calpella platform. According to these documents, 9 standard-, low- and ultra-low voltage consumer models will be end-of-lifed in the 4th quarter of this year.

Benchmarks

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Compare Intel i5-540M (PGA988) benchmark results with all tested CPUs from one of the following families:
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For additional benchmarks, comparing multi-threaded performance of this microprocessor with other Core i5 Mobile CPUs and the fastest AMD and Intel x86 chips, please visit Intel Core i5-540M (PGA988) benchmarks page.

Intel i5-540M (PGA988) benchmarks

The graphs below show up to 10 processors with aproximately the same level of performance in different types of applications. All processors were tested at nominal frequency (not overclocked), with stock heatsink and default BIOS settings. To see how the i5-540M (PGA988) compares to other CPUs please see benchmark tools section above.

Benchmarked processor

S-spec number: SLBTV

CPU ID: 20655

CPU vendor string: GenuineIntel

CPU name string: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 540 @ 2.53GHz

Integer performance

Part number Result

Intel Core i5-580M (PGA988) ?

109.3%

AMD Phenom II N930 ?

106.8%

Intel Core i5-2410M (PGA) ?

105.5%

Intel Core i5-560M (PGA988) ?

104.7%

Intel Core i5-480M (PGA988) ?

104.6%

Intel Core i5-540M (PGA988) ?

100%

Intel Core i5-460M (PGA988) ?

99.7%

AMD Phenom II P960 ?

96.1%

Intel Core i5-450M (PGA988) ?

95.2%

AMD Phenom II N870 ?

92.1%

AMD Phenom II P940 ?

91%

Floating Point performance

Part number Result

Intel Core i5-560M (PGA988) ?

104.8%

Intel Core i5-480M (PGA988) ?

104.8%

AMD Phenom II X4 2.3GHz ZD230117K4D10 ?

104.6%

AMD Athlon II X4 605e (rev. C3) ?

104.3%

AMD Phenom II X920 ?

103.8%

Intel Core i5-540M (PGA988) ?

100%

Intel Core i5-460M (PGA988) ?

100%

Intel Core i5-2430M (PGA) ?

99.9%

AMD Phenom II N970 ?

99.3%

Intel Core i5-2410M (PGA) ?

96.1%

Intel Core i5-450M (PGA988) ?

95.2%

MMX / SSE / SSE2 performance

Part number Result

Intel Core i7-720QM ?

105.6%

Intel Core i5-560M (PGA988) ?

104.6%

Intel Core i5-480M (PGA988) ?

104.6%

Intel Core i5-2410M (PGA) ?

104%

AMD Athlon II X4 610e ?

101.7%

Intel Core i5-540M (PGA988) ?

100%

Intel Core i5-460M (PGA988) ?

99.9%

AMD Athlon II X4 605e (rev. C3) ?

97.5%

AMD Phenom II X920 ?

97.5%

AMD Phenom II X4 2.3GHz ZD230117K4D10 ?

97.1%

Intel Core i5-450M (PGA988) ?

95.2%

Memory-intensive program performance

Part number Result

Intel Core i5-560M (PGA988) ?

103.7%

AMD Athlon II X4 630 (rev. C3) ?

102.7%

Intel Core i3-2330M (PGA) ?

102.6%

AMD Athlon II X4 630 (rev. C2) ?

102.3%

Intel Core i5-480M (PGA988) ?

101.8%

Intel Core i5-540M (PGA988) ?

100%

Intel Core i7-720QM ?

99.5%

Intel Core i3-2310M (PGA) ?

99.2%

Intel Core i5-460M (PGA988) ?

98.7%

AMD Athlon II X4 620 ?

98%

AMD Athlon II X4 620e ?

97.9%

CPU ID (1)

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Manufacturer:	Intel
CPU Family:	Core i5 Mobile
Processor Number:	i5-540M
Frequency:	2526 MHz

Part number:	CP80617004116AD
S-Spec Number:	SLBTV
Comment:
Submitted by:	CPU-World

General information
Vendor:	GenuineIntel
Processor name (BIOS):	Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 540 @ 2.53GHz
Cores:	2
Logical processors:	4
Processor type:	Original OEM Processor
CPUID signature:	20655
Family:	6 (06h)
Model:	37 (025h)
Stepping:	5 (05h)
TLB/Cache details:	64-byte Prefetching Data TLB0: 2-MB or 4-MB pages, 4-way associative, 32 entries Data TLB: 4-KB Pages, 4-way set associative, 64 entries Instruction TLB: 2-MB or 4-MB pages, fully associative, 7 entries Instruction TLB: 4-KB pages, 4-way set associative, 64 entries Shared 2nd-level TLB: 4 KB pages, 4-way set associative, 512 entries

Cache: L1 data L1 instruction L2 L3

Size: 2 x 32 KB 2 x 32 KB 2 x 256 KB 3 MB

Associativity: 8-way set
associative 4-way set
associative 8-way set
associative 12-way set
associative

Line size: 64 bytes 64 bytes 64 bytes 64 bytes

Comments: Direct-mapped Direct-mapped Non-inclusive
Direct-mapped Inclusive
Direct-mapped
Shared between all cores

Instruction set extensions Additional instructions

MMX CLFLUSH

SSE CMOV

SSE2 CMPXCHG16B

SSE3 CMPXCHG8B

SSSE3 FXSAVE/FXRSTORE

SSE4.1 MONITOR/MWAIT

SSE4.2 PCLMULDQ

AES POPCNT

RDTSCP

SYSENTER/SYSEXIT

Major features Other features

On-chip Floating Point Unit 36-bit page-size extensions

64-bit / Intel 64 64-bit debug store

NX bit/XD-bit Advanced programmable interrupt controller

Hyper-Threading Technology CPL qualified debug store

Intel Virtualization Debug store

Intel Trusted Execution technology Debugging extensions

Turbo Boost Digital Thermal Sensor capability

Enhanced SpeedStep LAHF / SAHF support in 64-bit mode

Machine check architecture

Machine check exception

Memory-type range registers

Model-specific registers

Page attribute table

Page global extension

Page-size extensions (4MB pages)

Pending break enable

Perfmon and Debug capability

Physical address extensions

Process context identifiers

Self-snoop

TSC rate is ensured to be invariant across all states

Thermal monitor

Thermal monitor 2

Thermal monitor and software controlled clock facilities

Time stamp counter

Virtual 8086-mode enhancements

xTPR Update Control

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Last modified: 14 May 2013