AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (28 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2024.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1297, at an average price of €1440.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 25% faster and its entry price is €97 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (28 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 140 of 258 and delivers 29.1% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in AMD processors?

The U marks AMD's low-power line: 28 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U from?

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U came out in 2024.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U?

The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 5 228V.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U have?

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U has AMD Radeon 740M integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1297, at an average price of €1440.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 25% faster and its entry price is €97 lower.

Specs

Model PRO 8540U
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 6 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 5
L3 cache 16 MB
Boost frequency 4,9 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 12
Frequency 3,2 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Cache type L2 & L3
Generation AMD Ryzen PRO 8000 Series

Performance summary

#140 of 258
Relative performance 29.1%
Laptops 4
Price from €1297
Average price €1440

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From €1200 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From €1299 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 38.9% From €1668 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From €1680 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-78-100 36.2% From €1476

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