CPU Comparison
Core i5-2467M vs Intel Core i5-2540M
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-2467M is an ultra-low voltage dual-core mobile processor from the Sandy Bridge generation, designed for thin-and-light laptops prioritizing battery life over raw performance.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Handles legacy office applications but struggles with modern web tabs.
Handles basic office tasks but struggles with large spreadsheets, heavy documents, or multitasking with many browser tabs.
Gaming
Integrated graphics and low clocks make gaming virtually impossible.
Cannot run modern AAA titles. Only suitable for very old or lightweight games at low resolutions.
Virtualization
Can run a single lightweight VM but lacks the cores and memory bandwidth for serious virtualization.
Efficiency
Highly efficient for its time, but modern low-power chips offer vastly more performance per watt.
35 W TDP is high by modern mobile standards; current chips deliver far more performance per watt.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI capabilities
- No AI acceleration instructions
- No NPU or matrix multiplication support
- Cannot run modern AI workloads
Content Creation
Gaming
- Extremely low base clock
- Weak iGPU
- Not designed for gaming
- Intel HD 3000 lacks modern API support
- No DirectX 12 or Vulkan support
- Only playable with pre-2012 titles at low settings
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Very low power consumption
- Enabled early ultrabook designs
- Hyper-Threading support
Cons
- Very low clock speed
- Obsolete performance
- Soldered to motherboard
- Lacks VT-d and TXT
Pros
- AES-NI hardware encryption support
- Reliable and well-tested platform
- Widely available as spare parts
- Intel HD 3000 was a meaningful graphics improvement for its era
- VT-x and VT-d virtualization support
Cons
- Only 2 cores and 4 threads
- No DirectX 12 or modern graphics API support
- 35 W TDP is high for the performance delivered
- Maximum 16 GB DDR3 memory support
- Completely obsolete for any modern demanding workload
Competitors & Alternatives
Core i5-2467M
- AMD A4-3305MRival
Mobile
- AMD E-450Rival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-2537MRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i3-2367MRival
Mobile
- AMD A6-4455MRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-3317UAlt
Ivy Bridge ULV successor with much better efficiency.
- Intel Core i7-2677MAlt
Higher clocked ULV option from the same generation.
- Intel Celeron 3865UAlt
Modern ultra-low power alternative.
- AMD A6-1450Alt
Low power alternative with better graphics.
- Intel Pentium 4405YAlt
Modern ultra-low voltage budget chip.
Intel Core i5-2540M
- AMD Phenom II N970Rival
Mobile Mainstream
- AMD A6-3410MXRival
Mobile APU
- AMD A8-3510MXRival
Mobile APU
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-560MRival
Previous Generation Mobile
- Intel Core i7-2620MRival
Mobile Performance
Ivy Bridge successor with 22nm process, better integrated graphics, and slightly improved performance.
Compare head-to-headHigher-clocked Ivy Bridge option, still compatible with Socket G2 motherboards.
Compare head-to-head- Any modern AMD Ryzen 5 laptopAlt
Massive performance improvement in every metric for a new laptop purchase.
Modern equivalent tier with 10 cores, vastly superior efficiency and graphics.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A historically significant ULV chip that traded performance for portability, now completely obsolete for any demanding tasks.
Best for: Repurposing an old ultrabook
Read the full reviewThe i5-2540M was a solid mid-range mobile chip in 2011, but it is now thoroughly outclassed by modern processors in every metric including efficiency, single-thread speed, and integrated graphics capability.
Best for: Upgrading an existing Socket G2 laptop at minimal cost
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i5-2467M or Intel Core i5-2540M?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i5-2540M comes out ahead with a score of 5.5/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Core i5-2467M or Intel Core i5-2540M?
For gaming, the Intel Core i5-2540M leads with a gaming performance score of 15/100 among Core i5-2467M and Intel Core i5-2540M.
Which uses less power?
The Core i5-2467M has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Core i5-2467M (17 W), Intel Core i5-2540M (35 W).
Do Core i5-2467M and Intel Core i5-2540M use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Core i5-2467M: Intel BGA 1023, Intel Core i5-2540M: Intel Socket G2 (988B)), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i5-2540M posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Core i5-2467M (0), Intel Core i5-2540M (3,800). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.