Core i5-1340P vs Ryzen 5 7540U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-1340P

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU), while Ryzen 5 7540U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7540U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,594 vs 18,607).

Ryzen 5 7540U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1340P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1340P

2023

Ryzen 5 7540U

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU), while Ryzen 5 7540U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7540U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,594 vs 18,607).

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1340P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7540U better than Core i5-1340P?

Yes. Ryzen 5 7540U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 7540U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7540U is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 7540U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7540U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 7540U is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i5-1340P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7540U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 7540U
1080p
low	190 FPS	255 FPS
medium	159 FPS	234 FPS
high	133 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	227 FPS
medium	120 FPS	189 FPS
high	99 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	157 FPS
medium	73 FPS	133 FPS
high	59 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	90 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 7540U
1080p
low	332 FPS	368 FPS
medium	278 FPS	307 FPS
high	231 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	235 FPS
1440p
low	279 FPS	310 FPS
medium	243 FPS	268 FPS
high	208 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	232 FPS
medium	151 FPS	205 FPS
high	142 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	160 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 7540U
1080p
low	465 FPS	465 FPS
medium	465 FPS	465 FPS
high	465 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	465 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	465 FPS
medium	465 FPS	465 FPS
high	465 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	433 FPS
4K
low	465 FPS	465 FPS
medium	421 FPS	426 FPS
high	376 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	301 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 7540U
1080p
low	465 FPS	465 FPS
medium	465 FPS	465 FPS
high	465 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	465 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	465 FPS
medium	465 FPS	465 FPS
high	465 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	465 FPS
4K
low	465 FPS	465 FPS
medium	465 FPS	465 FPS
high	465 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	376 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1340P and Ryzen 5 7540U

Core i5-1340P

The Core i5-1340P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,594 points. Launch price was $353.

Ryzen 5 7540U

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1340P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1340P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7540U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-1340P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1340P scores 18,594 against the Ryzen 5 7540U's 18,607 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7540U. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1340P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7540U.

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 7540U
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+68%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	18,594	18,607
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,782	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,374	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,611	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1340P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 7540U
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5 5200 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-1340P) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7540U). The Core i5-1340P includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)), while the Ryzen 5 7540U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1340P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1340P rivals Ryzen 5 7640U.