Intel Core i5-2540M vs Intel Xeon E-2374G

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Intel Core i5-2540M or Intel Core i5-2540M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2540M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2540M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2374G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2374G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Xeon E-2300
2 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2540M Name Intel Xeon E-2374G
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2540M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2540M is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E-2374G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2374G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2540M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2540M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E-2374G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2374G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
96 Shaders 256
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2021
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 64
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Generation 12
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2540M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2374G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
269 $ Release price --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Rocket Lake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB