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Core i5-2390T

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.7 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q2 2014.

Average Bench: 57.9% (613th of 1442)

Based on 894 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2390T CPU @ 2.70GHz
Poor: 49%Average: 57.9% Great: 63%
Gaming
Gaming 58%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2390T averaged 42.0% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 84.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 75.8Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2390T is just 14.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2390T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 189Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 187Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 894 samples)
Rank 61357.9%
Min Avg Max
70.5 Memory 84.5 92.3
49.9 1-Core 75.8 90.1
81.3 2-Core 126 153
59.7% 95.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
119 4-Core 184 208
133 8-Core 187 208
24.8% 186 Pts
Min Avg Max
135 64-Core 189 209
11.7% 189 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
60.8% Good
Memory 88.5
1-Core 71.5
2-Core 106
58% 88.7 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 196
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
60.4% Good
Memory 89.1
1-Core 75.1
2-Core 120
60% 94.8 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 187
25% 187 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
58.4% Above average
Memory 88.1
1-Core 58.7
2-Core 111
55% 85.9 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 181
23% 174 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
56.7% Above average
Memory 86.4
1-Core 72.6
2-Core 132
60% 97 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 171
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
55.6% Above average
Memory 79.1
1-Core 82
2-Core 132
60% 97.8 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 190
25% 189 Pts
64-Core 187
12% 187 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
53.3% Above average
Memory 83.3
1-Core 56.8
2-Core 91.7
51% 77.3 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 142
19% 140 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
52.6% Above average
Memory 72
1-Core 87.4
2-Core 148
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 196
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
52.5% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 58.4
2-Core 102
52% 80.5 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 155
19% 148 Pts
64-Core 159
10% 159 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
50.2% Above average
Memory 82.2
1-Core 74.5
2-Core 99.4
56% 85.4 Pts
4-Core 102
8-Core 142
15% 122 Pts
64-Core 152
9% 152 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,720,174 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Intel H61

CPU
Core i5-2390TIntelBench 58%, 894 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples2,004x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,891 samples1,354x
GeForce GT 730NvidiaBench 5%, 164,888 samples705x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples486x
256GB 256GBSSDBench 77%, 9,229 samples267x
128GB 128GBSSDBench 65%, 7,332 samples264x
RAM
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples597x
1x8GBUnknownBench 38%, 168,538 samples584x
1x4GBUnknownBench 28%, 154,807 samples242x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2390T Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi5-2390T
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.5 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ3'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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