Celeron M 540 vs A10-5745M

CPU

GPU

Celeron M 540

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2007

A10-5745M

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M 540

1 / 1

1,744

0.0%

1,767

+1.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron M 540 is positioned at rank 873 and the A10-5745M is on rank 709, so the A10-5745M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 540

#861

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1447%

#862

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1426%

#863

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1309%

#864

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1303%

#865

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1291%

#867

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1247%

#868

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1195%

#869

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1193%

#870

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1161%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

99%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#883

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-5745M

#697

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

996%

#698

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

982%

#699

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

901%

#700

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

897%

#701

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

889%

#703

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

858%

#704

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

823%

#705

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

822%

#706

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

800%

#709

A10-5745M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A10-5745M (2013) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron M 540	A10-5745M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron M 540 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron M 540	A10-5745M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Celeron M 540 Benchmark Check

A10-5745M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 540 and A10-5745M

Celeron M 540

The Celeron M 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,744 points. Launch price was $69.

A10-5745M

The A10-5745M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,767 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M 540 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A10-5745M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5745M has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M 540 versus 2.9 GHz on the A10-5745M — a 43.7% clock advantage for the A10-5745M. The Celeron M 540 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-5745M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 540 scores 1,744 against the A10-5745M's 1,767 — a 1.3% lead for the A10-5745M.

Feature	Celeron M 540	A10-5745M
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	4 / 4+300%
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz	2.9 GHz+56%
Base Clock	—	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,744	1,767+1%

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Celeron M 540 versus 1333 on the A10-5745M — the A10-5745M supports 66.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-5745M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron M 540) vs 16 (A10-5745M) — the A10-5745M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL960,GM965 (Celeron M 540) and FP2 (A10-5745M).

Feature	Celeron M 540	A10-5745M
Socket	—	FP2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	667	1333+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4	16+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron M 540) vs true (A10-5745M). The A10-5745M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8610G), while the Celeron M 540 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron M 540 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+; A10-5745M rivals Core i3-4010U.