Ryzen 5 7540U
VS
Core i5-1350P

Ryzen 5 7540U vs Core i5-1350P

AMD

Ryzen 5 7540U

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core i5-1350P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7540U

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
111%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
101%
#59
Ryzen 5 7540U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
97%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1350P

#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
112%
#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
105%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
104%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
100%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
99%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
98%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 7540U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-1350P is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 7540UCore i5-1350P
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 7540UCore i5-1350P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7540U and Core i5-1350P

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i5-1350P

The Core i5-1350P 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 4.7 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: 18,781 points. Launch price was $320.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7540U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1350P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-1350P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-1350P — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7540U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7540U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-1350P uses Raptor Lake-P (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7540U scores 18,607 against the Core i5-1350P's 18,781 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-1350P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7540U vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1350P.

FeatureRyzen 5 7540UCore i5-1350P
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+4%
4.7 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+68%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
18 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
4 nm-43%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Raptor Lake-P (2023)
PassMark
18,607
18,781
Cinebench R23 Multi
11,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,000
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7540U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1350P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7540UCore i5-1350P
Socket
FP7
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7540U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1350P). The Core i5-1350P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)), while the Ryzen 5 7540U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1350P targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-1350P rivals Ryzen 7 6800U.

FeatureRyzen 5 7540UCore i5-1350P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Gaming