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Core i5 M 430

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.26 GHz, Arrandale.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 39.4% (1063rd of 1420)

Based on 14,318 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF00020652, , 0000000000000000 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 430 @ 2.27GHz
Poor: 28%Average: 39.4% Great: 45%
Gaming
Gaming 39%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

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Poor average bench

The Intel Core i5 M 430 averaged 60.6% 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 57.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 52.8Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5 M 430 is just 17.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5 M 430 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 128Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 129Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 14,318 samples)
Rank 106339.4%
Min Avg Max
39.8 Memory 57.3 65.7
27.4 1-Core 52.8 62
44.1 2-Core 91.3 118
41.4% 67.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
63.3 4-Core 126 155
64.9 8-Core 129 154
17% 127 Pts
Min Avg Max
64.1 64-Core 128 155
7.9% 128 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
51.5% Above average
Memory 84
1-Core 56.3
2-Core 95.1
52% 78.5 Pts
4-Core 112
8-Core 126
16% 119 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
41.6% Average
Memory 62.1
1-Core 52.1
2-Core 93.4
43% 69.2 Pts
4-Core 123
8-Core 128
17% 125 Pts
64-Core 128
8% 128 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.15 GHz (avg)
40.2% Average
Memory 63
1-Core 32.7
2-Core 77.2
37% 57.6 Pts
4-Core 102
8-Core 108
14% 105 Pts
64-Core 106
7% 106 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
40% Below average
Memory 58.7
1-Core 54.7
2-Core 95
43% 69.5 Pts
4-Core 123
8-Core 134
17% 129 Pts
64-Core 136
8% 136 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
39.8% Below average
Memory 58.2
1-Core 57.3
2-Core 94.6
43% 70 Pts
4-Core 125
8-Core 131
17% 128 Pts
64-Core 131
8% 131 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
39.6% Below average
Memory 61
1-Core 53
2-Core 90.2
43% 68.1 Pts
4-Core 114
8-Core 78.6
14% 96.2 Pts
64-Core 63.7
4% 63.7 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
38.1% Below average
Memory 59.4
1-Core 47.7
2-Core 76
39% 61 Pts
4-Core 98.2
8-Core 105
13% 102 Pts
64-Core 114
7% 114 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
24.9% Poor
Memory 32.6
1-Core 54.8
2-Core 89.3
33% 58.9 Pts
4-Core 108
8-Core 59.5
12% 83.7 Pts
64-Core 59.6
4% 59.6 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 64,396,678 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

CPU
Core i5 M 430IntelBench 39%, 14,318 samples1x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples802x
HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples361x
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples164x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $22Bench 66%, 424,288 samples86x
A400 480GBKingston  $32Bench 74%, 237,487 samples41x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $34Bench 106%, 237,241 samples37x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples107x
M471B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GBSamsungBench 43%, 15,815 samples73x
M471B5673EH1-CH9 2x2GBSamsungBench 27%, 1,322 samples64x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 26% - Poor Total price: $22

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-430M Processor (3M Cache, 2.26 GHz)
Code NameArrandale
Launch DateQ1'10
Processor Numberi5-430M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.26 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.53 GHz
Bus Speed2.5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics Base Frequency500 MHz
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency766 MHz
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth17.1 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions36-bit
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech1.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package SizerPGA 37.5mmx 37.5mm, BGA 34mmx28mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography45 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedBGA1288, PGA988
Processing Die Size81 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors382 million
Graphics and IMC Die Size114 mm2
# of Graphics and IMC Die Transistors177 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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