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Core i5-2450M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.5GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date: Q1 2012.

Average Bench: 48.9% (812th of 1426)

Based on 51,836 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2450M CPU @ 2.50GHz

The Intel Core i5-2450M is a mid-range dual-core four threaded mobile processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture. It was launched in Q1 2012 and is a slightly quicker version of the i5-2410M which launched a year earlier. At the time of release, the 2450M was reasonably fast with an effective speed of 61: the base clock speed is 2.5 GHz which can boost up to 3.1 GHz. The TDP of 35W is relatively high by modern standards and is halved in the i5-3317U (see full comparison). A lower TDP leads to extended battery life which is obviously a big plus for mobile processors. The i5-2450M features integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 which isn't adequate for most modern games but it's absolutely fine for handling typical tasks such as browsing and word processing. [Nov '14 CPUPro]

Poor: 25%Average: 48.9% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2450M averaged 51.1% 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 72.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 61.5Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2450M is 34.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2450M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 150Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 150Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 51,836 samples)
Rank 81248.9%
Min Avg Max
38.3 Memory 72.9 89.1
17.4 1-Core 61.5 79.8
32.2 2-Core 104 139
50% 79.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
44.8 4-Core 146 192
47.1 8-Core 150 192
19.7% 148 Pts
Min Avg Max
48.2 64-Core 150 192
9.3% 150 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
58.7% Above average
Memory 87.3
1-Core 72.3
2-Core 140
61% 99.8 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 180
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 183
11% 183 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
51% Above average
Memory 74
1-Core 70.5
2-Core 124
55% 89.5 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 158
22% 162 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
48.8% Average
Memory 72
1-Core 67.2
2-Core 114
52% 84.4 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 155
20% 152 Pts
64-Core 150
9% 150 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
47.6% Average
Memory 78.4
1-Core 57
2-Core 87.4
49% 74.3 Pts
4-Core 97.1
8-Core 120
14% 108 Pts
64-Core 117
7% 117 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 66,337,652 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: Dell Inspiron N5110

CPU
Core i5-2450MIntel  $225Bench 49%, 51,836 samples329x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples1,235x
GeForce GT 525MNvidiaBench 2%, 9,032 samples365x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples291x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $24Bench 66%, 424,288 samples59x
A400 120GBKingston  $23Bench 61%, 166,392 samples29x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $28Bench 56%, 142,801 samples28x
RAM
M471B5273DH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 18,713 samples86x
HMT351S6BFR8C-H9 1x4GBHynixBench 24%, 8,698 samples67x
M471B5273CH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 24%, 13,596 samples50x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 49% - Average Total price: $249

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2450M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'12
Processor Numberi5-2450M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.1 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.3 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
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)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mmx37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023, PPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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USA-User
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Liked (edit your comment) Add link

16 months ago.

GBR-User
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5,664

Excellent

18 months ago.

Old but, still can do desktop for apps. Just don't push it with programs.

IDN-User
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4,557

Excellent

18 months ago.

Use Asus K43SM Laptop With this Processor I5 2450M And Nvidia Geforce GT 630M 2GB Since 2012 until now 2021 still works like usuall with no problem :D. I Cant Believe it

ITA-User
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4,005

Good

23 months ago.

nice for working on photoshop and editor video windows

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,888

Terrible

3 years ago.

this is not only handed out by schools in an 80 dollar laptop it barely handles any HD content and will shut off when you try to use it

ARG-User
Avatar level
3,172

Excellent

17 months ago.

buen procesador, recomendable para upgradear

KOR-User
Avatar level
3,114

Excellent

2 years ago.

This Cpu is So trash, don't use this CPU

CPUPro
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2,072

Very poor

9 years ago.

MrManiac3
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40

Average

2 years ago.

This will not run Minecraft nicely :))))

itauser
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12

Good

4 years ago.

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