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Core i5-2520M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.5 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 47.6% (880th of 1459)

Based on 45,308 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2520M CPU @ 2.50GHz
Poor: 21%Average: 47.6% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2520M averaged 52.3% 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 69.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 62.6Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2520M is 38.7%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2520M performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 156Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 155Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 45,308 samples)
Rank 88047.6%
Min Avg Max
30.2 Memory 69.5 88.5
15.6 1-Core 62.6 81.7
29.3 2-Core 106 142
49.4% 79.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
45 4-Core 150 198
44.9 8-Core 155 198
20.3% 152 Pts
Min Avg Max
44 64-Core 156 198
9.7% 156 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
60.4% Good
Memory 89.6
1-Core 78.7
2-Core 130
62% 99.5 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 188
25% 186 Pts
64-Core 185
11% 185 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
59.4% Above average
Memory 88
1-Core 76
2-Core 137
62% 100 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 182
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
Memory 85
1-Core 77
2-Core 112
58% 91.3 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 186
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 184
11% 184 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
56.2% Above average
Memory 82
1-Core 77.3
2-Core 128
59% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 181
8-Core 171
24% 176 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
55.1% Above average
Memory 79.3
1-Core 77.5
2-Core 127
58% 94.7 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 181
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
Socket rPGA988B, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
52.1% Above average
Memory 73.8
1-Core 65.2
2-Core 108
52% 82.3 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 176
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
51.7% Above average
Memory 81.7
1-Core 19.2
2-Core 63.2
39% 54.7 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 113
17% 122 Pts
64-Core 180
11% 180 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
50.5% Above average
Memory 85.8
1-Core 48.9
2-Core 75.3
48% 70 Pts
4-Core 92.1
8-Core 95.1
12% 93.6 Pts
64-Core 89
6% 89 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
49.7% Average
Memory 74.4
1-Core 73.2
2-Core 124
56% 90.6 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 147
20% 147 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 5%
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Desktop
Desktop 48%
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Workstation
Workstation 5%
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System: Dell Latitude E6420

CPU
Core i5-2520MIntel  $34Bench 48%, 45,308 samples1,067x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples1,637x
NVS 4200MNvidiaBench 2%, 6,825 samples360x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples158x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples92x
A400 480GBKingston  $34Bench 74%, 237,487 samples34x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $25Bench 56%, 142,801 samples30x
RAM
M471B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GBSamsungBench 43%, 15,815 samples76x
M471B5773DH0-CH9 2x2GBSamsungBench 37%, 7,983 samples73x
HMT351S6CFR8C-H9 2x4GBHynixBench 43%, 6,386 samples64x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 56% - Above average Total price: $62

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2520M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi5-2520M
# 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 Frequency3.2 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
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)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedPPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,918

Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

5 months ago.

don't buy this if you want a good cpu for socket g2 buy the I7-3740Qm this cpu will work for most dell latitudes like the e6420 dell latitude

GBR-User
Avatar level
5,828

Terrible

12 months ago.

the slowsest cpu I have ever touched also the release date is 2011 not 2013

IND-User
Avatar level
4,830

Good

7 months ago.

it lags a lot dont make a mistake to buy this

RUS-User
Avatar level
4,804

Excellent

17 days ago.

You can get a (granted, used) laptop with one of those for about 80 usd and if paired with an ssd its really good for business/study related tasks. Just be aware that this thing can get really hot.

BRA-User
Avatar level
4,695

Good

15 days ago.

VERY OLD. Very power hungry by modern standards, but still pretty beefy . Capable of handling pretty much any tasks that aren't HEAVY data processing /rendering. Give it some RAM, a SSD, have a wall to plug it in and have fun because it's still a beast.

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,998

Good

3 years ago.

I use this for stuff like Kerbal space program and it runs well enough that I can play KSP, and yes it gets hot while doing so, and a bit choppy, so what? I don,t really mind the choppy animations for KSP I'm fine with it

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,419

Good

3 years ago.

Old, you can't use for internet browsing, editing

PAK-User
Avatar level
3,380

Good

1 month ago.

i think this is best processor ever

PRT-User
Avatar level
2,676

Excellent

2 years ago.

It's a CPU I still use for my online business. Runs everyday without a complain, very reliable and capable of medium heavy loads. Runs a bit hot and power hungry but it's a workhorse.

SGP-User
Avatar level
2,014

Excellent

3 years ago.

4 threads supported, meeting minimum requirements for most games. Just pair it with desktop graphics and game on a budget at decent frame rates. Why pay much more?

IRQ-User
Avatar level
1,506

Terrible

1 month ago.

great card to pair with 8 gig ram

TheWildShadow55
Avatar level
116

Good

5 years ago.

This processor may be aging, but for tasks that aren't gaming it still holds up quite well.

kuroiikaze
Avatar level
42

Average

4 years ago.

it still okay to used in daily basic

mirr123
Avatar level
30

Poor

3 years ago.

Ehh . Its decent for the price . Stutters a lot for any large processing or gaming . Wouldn't recommend .

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