Question

Intel core i5 2540m is what generation of cpu

Answer 1

i5 it is suggested by the name

Answer 2

Answer: Intel® Core™ i5-2540M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)

CPU Specifications  

# of Cores 2

# of Threads 4

Processor Base Frequency 2.60 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency 3.30 GHz

Cache 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Bus Speed 5 GT/s

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡ 3.30 GHz

TDP 35 W

Expansion Options  

PCI Express Revision 2

PCI Express Configurations ‡ 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Max # of PCI Express Lanes 16

Package Specifications  

Sockets Supported PPGA988, FCBGA1023

Max CPU Configuration 1

TJUNCTION 100 C

Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)

and in simple words it is of 2nd generation