Xeon E7540 vs Core i5-1345UE

CPU

GPU

Xeon E7540

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.27 GHz2010

Core i5-1345UE

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7540

10,376

+0.3%

10,343

0.0%

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 Xeon E7540 is positioned at rank 986 and the Core i5-1345UE is on rank 650, so the Core i5-1345UE 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 Xeon E7540

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

39661%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7488%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6653%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5140%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

100%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

99%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

99%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

97%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

94%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

92%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

91%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

90%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

89%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

87%

#996

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

87%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

86%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

85%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

74%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1345UE

#638

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

885%

#639

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

872%

#640

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

801%

#641

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

797%

#642

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

790%

#644

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

763%

#645

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

731%

#646

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

730%

#647

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

710%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1345UE (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7540	Core i5-1345UE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($146)	⚠️ Higher cost ($312)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7540 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E7540	Core i5-1345UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+114%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($146)	⚠️ Higher cost ($312)

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.

Xeon E7540 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1345UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7540 and Core i5-1345UE

Xeon E7540

The Xeon E7540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.27 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 10,376 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-1345UE

The Core i5-1345UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,343 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7540 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1345UE offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1345UE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.27 GHz on the Xeon E7540 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1345UE — a 67.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-1345UE (base: 2 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Core i5-1345UE is built on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7540 scores 10,376 against the Core i5-1345UE's 10,343 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E7540. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7540 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1345UE.

Feature	Xeon E7540	Core i5-1345UE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 12+67%
Boost Clock	2.27 GHz	4.6 GHz+103%
Base Clock	2 GHz+43%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB L3 Cache+50%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	—	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	10,376	10,343

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7540 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-1345UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E7540	Core i5-1345UE
Socket	LGA1567	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	2 TB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	32	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7540) / not specified (Core i5-1345UE). Primary use case: Xeon E7540 targets Server.

Feature	Xeon E7540	Core i5-1345UE
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Server	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E7540 launched at $1980 MSRP, while the Core i5-1345UE debuted at $312. At current prices ($146 vs $312), the Xeon E7540 is $166 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7540 delivers 71.1 pts/$ vs 33.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-1345UE — making the Xeon E7540 the 72.8% better value option.