CPU
GPU
Core i5-540UM
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
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.
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 Core i5-540UM is positioned at rank 1081 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is on rank 976, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-540UM
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-540UM | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-540UM | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-540UM and Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Core i5-540UM
The Core i5-540UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $250.
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 938 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-540UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual-Core E2180's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-540UM versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 — identical boost frequencies. The Core i5-540UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-540UM scores 1,002 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2180's 938 — a 6.6% lead for the Core i5-540UM. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-540UM vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180.
| Feature | Core i5-540UM | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,002+7% | 938 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-540UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-540UM | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i5-540UM) / not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2180). The Core i5-540UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-540UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.
| Feature | Core i5-540UM | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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