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Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1192 and a single-thread rating of 1142. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark1,192
218 samples
Single Thread1,142
Overall rank#4,502
of 6,054
Reference price$11.03

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.8Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1192 and a single-thread rating of 1142. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 1,192 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 1,192 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,142 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 LGA1155. 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 65 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 Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 1,192 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz 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 Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz?

Start with LGA1155 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 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.

01AMD Sempron 3850 APUAMD1,193 points
02Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU1,192 points
03AMD Phenom II X2 B53AMD1,190 points
05AMD Athlon II X2 250AMD1,185 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon II X2 250AMD1,195 points
02AMD Phenom II X2 B53AMD1,159 points
03Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU1,142 points
05AMD Sempron 3850 APUAMD450 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Sempron 3850 APUAMD47.7 Mark/W
02Intel Celeron G540 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU18.3 Mark/W
03AMD Athlon II X2 250AMD18.2 Mark/W
04AMD Phenom II X2 B53AMD14.9 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
23,687.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
250.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
778.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
8.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,684.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
4,749.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
145.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,111.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2011
SocketLGA1155
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 256 KB
L32 MB