Core i5-1340P vs Ryzen 5 7540U
Core i5-1340P
Ryzen 5 7540U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1340P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7540U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1340P | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1340P | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1340P and Ryzen 5 7540U
Core i5-1340P
The Core i5-1340P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,594 points. Launch price was $353.
Ryzen 5 7540U
The Ryzen 5 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,607 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1340P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1340P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7540U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-1340P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1340P scores 18,594 against the Ryzen 5 7540U's 18,607 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7540U. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1340P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7540U.
| Feature | Core i5-1340P | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+68% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-P (2023) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 18,594 | 18,607 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,374 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,611 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1340P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1340P | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5 5200 MHz | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i5-1340P) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7540U). The Core i5-1340P includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)), while the Ryzen 5 7540U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1340P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1340P rivals Ryzen 5 7640U.
| Feature | Core i5-1340P | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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