Intel Core i5 2520M and Intel Core i5 540M have similar specs — see the table below for detailed differences.
| Spec |
Core i5
Intel Core i5 2520M
Intel |
Core i5
Intel Core i5 540M
Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Info | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Launch Price | — | — |
| Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Category | Mobile | Mobile |
| Core Specs | ||
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz/MHz | 2.53 GHz/MHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.20 GHz/MHz | 3.07 GHz/MHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Technology | ||
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Intel Socket G1 |
| TDP | 35 W | 35 W |