Mediatek Kompanio 540
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Basic

The Mediatek Kompanio 540 is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 16 laptops from $390, at an average price of $500.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1215U is 89% faster and its entry price is $71 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mediatek Kompanio 540 a good processor?

The Mediatek Kompanio 540 is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 244 of 274 and delivers 8.6% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the Mediatek Kompanio 540 from?

Mediatek Kompanio 540 came out in 2025.

What is the Intel equivalent of Mediatek Kompanio 540?

The closest in performance is Intel N150.

How much does a laptop with the Mediatek Kompanio 540 cost?

It is currently fitted in 16 laptops from $390, at an average price of $500.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1215U is 89% faster and its entry price is $71 lower.

Specs

Model 540
Manufacturer MediaTek
Family MediaTek Kompanio
Boost frequency 2,6 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 8
Frequency 2,6 GHz
Cache 1 MB
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#244 of 274
Relative performance 8.6%
Laptops 16
Price from $390
Average price $500

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core i3-1215U 16.2% From $319 Intel Core 5 120U 24.2% From $440 Intel Core i5-1335U 22.1% From $481 Intel Core i5-1334U 20.8% From $497 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 20.2% From $420

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