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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U

Explore AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.0/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a Desktop, Laptop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 4.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 18159 and a single-thread rating of 3555. Its stated TDP is 28 W.

CPU Mark18,159
126 samples
Single Thread3,555
Overall rank#1,163
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.0Very good

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a Desktop, Laptop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 4.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 18159 and a single-thread rating of 3555. Its stated TDP is 28 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a Desktop released in 2024. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 28 W reference TDP, a 18,159 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 18,159 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,555 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FP7FP7R2. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 28 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 28 W reference TDP, a 18,159 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U?

Start with FP7FP7R2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U use?

The recorded reference TDP is 28 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i9-11900T @ 1.50GHzIntel18,245 points
02AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540UThis CPU18,159 points
03Intel Core i7-9800X @ 3.80GHzIntel18,121 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 3600XAMD18,112 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GEAMD18,060 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540UThis CPU3,555 points
02AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GEAMD3,240 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 3600XAMD2,645 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540UThis CPU648.5 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GEAMD516.0 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 5 3600XAMD190.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
205,258.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
12,292.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
15,348.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
65.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
34,827.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
56,617.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
975.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
24,697.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2024
SocketFP7FP7R2
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock4.90 GHz
Max turbo3.20 GHz
TDP28 W
Integrated graphicsw/ Radeon 740M Graphics

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 1024 KB
L316 MB