The i5-540M is not a processor that’s available off the shelf since it’s a MOBILE processor, let’s see how this processor found on the Dell Dell Inspiron 15 fares.
The Processor
The Core i5-540
Here’s the CPU-Z capture of the processor specification.
Test Setup
For this article, I’ll be comparing the i5-540M to the i3-530. Please note that TURBO-BOOST technology was enabled on the notebook. Admittedly a slight oversight on my part. Nevertheless it should be affecting only Super PI.
Super PI 1.5 Mod
The value chosen for Super PI was 1M.
| i5-540M | i3-530 | ||
| 16.262 | 14.508 | ||
| * Lower the better | |||
CINEBENCH R10
| Processor | i5-540M | i3-530 |
| Single CPU | 3065 | 3323 |
| Multiple CPU | 6570 | 7511 |
Works out just as I thought. The higher clocked i3-530 is still faster.
PCMark Vantage
| i5-540M | i3-530 | ||
| 6353 | 5392 | ||
| * Higher the better | |||
Fritz Chess Benchmark
| Processor | i5-540M | i3-530 |
| Relative Speed | 9.86 | 10.93 |
| Kilo Nodes/second | 4733 | 5246 |
Operating Temperature
No details here, since it really depends on the notebook’s cooling. You may refer to the Dell Inspiron 15 review.
Concluding Thoughts
Based on the notebook review – it’s a damn powerful processor for a mobile computer but it’s quite a power drainer too.
You win some, you lose some.
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