CPU·Entry
Ryzen 5 7540U
AMD
PassMark
18,607
3 May 2023 (2 years ago)
28 Watt
Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Ryzen 5 7540U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Civilization VI
1080p
low296 FPS
medium263 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra189 FPS
1440p
low214 FPS
medium198 FPS
high172 FPS
ultra135 FPS
4k
low166 FPS
medium154 FPS
high134 FPS
ultra97 FPS
Counter-Strike 2
1080p
low368 FPS
medium307 FPS
high271 FPS
ultra235 FPS
1440p
low310 FPS
medium268 FPS
high243 FPS
ultra207 FPS
4k
low232 FPS
medium205 FPS
high190 FPS
ultra160 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
1080p
low346 FPS
medium303 FPS
high247 FPS
ultra184 FPS
1440p
low301 FPS
medium259 FPS
high215 FPS
ultra165 FPS
4k
low191 FPS
medium167 FPS
high132 FPS
ultra102 FPS
Dota 2
1080p
low412 FPS
medium367 FPS
high347 FPS
ultra316 FPS
1440p
low336 FPS
medium301 FPS
high285 FPS
ultra252 FPS
4k
low239 FPS
medium213 FPS
high203 FPS
ultra182 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy
1080p
low248 FPS
medium219 FPS
high187 FPS
ultra140 FPS
1440p
low173 FPS
medium150 FPS
high134 FPS
ultra104 FPS
4k
low106 FPS
medium91 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra66 FPS
League of Legends
1080p
low465 FPS
medium465 FPS
high465 FPS
ultra465 FPS
1440p
low465 FPS
medium465 FPS
high465 FPS
ultra433 FPS
4k
low465 FPS
medium426 FPS
high363 FPS
ultra301 FPS
Marvel Rivals
1080p
low465 FPS
medium415 FPS
high337 FPS
ultra267 FPS
1440p
low285 FPS
medium242 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra174 FPS
4k
low181 FPS
medium158 FPS
high139 FPS
ultra119 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds
1080p
low146 FPS
medium125 FPS
high97 FPS
ultra85 FPS
1440p
low100 FPS
medium85 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra66 FPS
4k
low56 FPS
medium48 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra36 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint
1080p
low278 FPS
medium230 FPS
high198 FPS
ultra178 FPS
1440p
low228 FPS
medium188 FPS
high160 FPS
ultra140 FPS
4k
low147 FPS
medium125 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra90 FPS
Path of Exile 2
1080p
low255 FPS
medium234 FPS
high196 FPS
ultra168 FPS
1440p
low227 FPS
medium189 FPS
high154 FPS
ultra135 FPS
4k
low157 FPS
medium133 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra90 FPS
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 5 7540U specifications and capabilities.
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Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7540U is a 6-core / 12-thread processor based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.9 GHz from a base frequency of 3.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 18,607, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Recent generation product.
| Specification | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 6C / 12T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 4.9 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 4 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 1 MB (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 178 mm2 |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 25,000 million |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 18,607 |
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Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7540U fits into the FP7 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR5 memory.
| Specification | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040) |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | FP7 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR5 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
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Power & Cooling
The Ryzen 5 7540U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 28 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 28 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C |
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Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #842 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $299 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #842 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 3 May 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
| ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC) | TSMC |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
4 categories
General Information
8 specs
General Information
8 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040) |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $299 |
| Manufacturer | TSMC |
| Release Date | 3 May 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 842 |
Technical Specifications
13 specs
Technical Specifications
13 specs
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Die Size | 178 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) |
| Max Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Transistor Count | 25,000 million |
| Process Technology | 4 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 100 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 28 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
Memory
1 spec
Memory
1 spec
| RAM Types | DDR5 |
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Core i9-11900KBPassmark: 22,693
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Core i5-13500TPassmark: 22,622
14 Cores20 ThrdMax: 4.6 GHz2023
Core i9-11900Passmark: 22,422
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.1 GHz2021
Core i9-10900KPassmark: 22,382
10 Cores20 ThrdMax: 5.2 GHz2020
Core i9-10900XPassmark: 22,377
10 Cores20 ThrdMax: 4.7 GHz2019
Core i9-11980HKPassmark: 22,244
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5 GHz2021
Core i9-10900KFPassmark: 22,231
10 Cores20 ThrdMax: 5.2 GHz2020
Core Ultra 5 135HPassmark: 22,116
14 Cores18 ThrdMax: 4.6 GHz2023
AMD (12)
Ryzen 5 240Passmark: 23,167
6 Cores12 ThrdMax: 5 GHz2025
Ryzen 7 7435HSPassmark: 23,101
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.5 GHz2023
Ryzen 9 6900HSPassmark: 23,040
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.9 GHz2022
Ryzen 7 3800XPassmark: 23,008
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.5 GHz2019
Ryzen 7 6800HPassmark: 22,932
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.7 GHz2022
Ryzen 5 7640HSPassmark: 22,921
6 Cores12 ThrdMax: 5 GHz2023
Ryzen 7 7735HSPassmark: 22,897
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.75 GHz2023
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HSPassmark: 22,781
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.9 GHz2022
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700Passmark: 22,777
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.4 GHz2019
Ryzen 7 6800HSPassmark: 22,652
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.7 GHz2022
Ryzen 7 3700XPassmark: 22,430
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.4 GHz2019
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HSPassmark: 22,322
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.7 GHz2022
Our Recommendation for Ryzen 5 7540U
Suggested pairings based on performance balance
Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)
RadeonT RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 13,992
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022
Radeon RX Vega 64G3D Mark: 13,949
8 GBCore: 1247 MHz2017
Radeon RX 6600MG3D Mark: 13,922
8 GBCore: 2068 MHz2021
Intel Arc Pro B60G3D Mark: 13,807
8 GBCore: 2000 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6600 LEG3D Mark: 13,758
8 GBCore: 1626 MHz2023
RTX A2000 12GBG3D Mark: 13,721
8 GBCore: 562 MHz2021
GeForce GTX 980 TiG3D Mark: 13,711
6 GBCore: 1000 MHz2015
Quadro GP100G3D Mark: 13,710
16 GBCore: 1304 MHz2016
Titan X PascalG3D Mark: 13,660
8 GBCore: 1417 MHz2016
A10GG3D Mark: 13,598
24 GBCore: 1320 MHz2021
Radeon RX 6700MG3D Mark: 13,525
10 GBCore: 1489 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 13,513
8 GBCore: 735 MHz2020
Recommended (Balanced) (12)
GeForce RTX 2080 TiG3D Mark: 21,513
11 GBCore: 1350 MHz2018
RTX A5500G3D Mark: 21,108
24 GBCore: 1080 MHz2022
RTX A4500G3D Mark: 21,094
2 GBCore: 1050 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 5060G3D Mark: 20,836
8 GBCore: 2280 MHz2025
GeForce RTX 4070 MobileG3D Mark: 20,702
8 GBCore: 1395 MHz2023
Radeon RX 6750 XTG3D Mark: 20,686
12 GBCore: 2150 MHz2022
RTX 4000 SFF Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 20,669
2 GBCore: 720 MHz2023
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GBG3D Mark: 20,352
16 GBCore: 1700 MHz2025
GeForce RTX 3060 TiG3D Mark: 20,312
8 GBCore: 1410 MHz2020
RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPUG3D Mark: 20,312
16 GBCore: 1155 MHz2023
Radeon PRO W6800G3D Mark: 20,270
32 GBCore: 2075 MHz2021
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GBG3D Mark: 20,096
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2023
High-End (Max Performance) (12)
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 29,964
8 GBCore: 1110 MHz2019
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPERG3D Mark: 29,958
12 GBCore: 1980 MHz2024
GeForce RTX 3090 TiG3D Mark: 29,395
24 GBCore: 1560 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 29,163
24 GBCore: 2017 MHz2025
Radeon RX 7900 XTG3D Mark: 28,996
20 GBCore: 1387 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5070G3D Mark: 28,854
12 GBCore: 2325 MHz2025
Radeon AI PRO R9700G3D Mark: 28,589
32 GBCore: 1660 MHz2025
RTX 6000 Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 28,454
48 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5090 MobileG3D Mark: 28,280
24 GBCore: 990 MHz2025
Radeon PRO W7900G3D Mark: 28,211
48 GBCore: 1855 MHz2023
Radeon RX 6950 XTG3D Mark: 28,076
16 GBCore: 1925 MHz2022
RTX 4500 Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 27,850
24 GBCore: 2070 MHz2023
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