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Core i5 650

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.2 GHz, Clarkdale.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 48.4% (797th of 1316)

Based on 40,745 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF00020652, 1FABFBFF00020655, BFEBFBFF00020655 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 650 @ 3.20GHz
Poor: 39%Average: 48.4% Great: 53%
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5 650 averaged 51.5% 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 65.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 73Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5 650 is just 15%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5 650 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 185Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 185Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 40,745 samples)
Rank 79748.4%
Min Avg Max
51.2 Memory 65.7 73
50 1-Core 73 82.8
87.3 2-Core 127 153
54% 88.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
117 4-Core 182 204
131 8-Core 185 205
25% 183 Pts
Min Avg Max
131 64-Core 185 205
12.4% 185 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 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
53.6% Above average
Memory 72.5
1-Core 80.8
2-Core 145
60% 99.3 Pts
4-Core 203
8-Core 199
28% 201 Pts
64-Core 199
13% 199 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
52.1% Above average
Memory 69.7
1-Core 82
2-Core 142
59% 97.8 Pts
4-Core 201
8-Core 202
28% 202 Pts
64-Core 189
13% 189 Pts
LGA1156, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 72.5
1-Core 63.6
2-Core 111
52% 82.3 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 193
25% 185 Pts
64-Core 196
13% 196 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 70.4
1-Core 76
2-Core 95.2
53% 80.5 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 176
26% 185 Pts
64-Core 182
12% 182 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
49.2% Average
Memory 68.2
1-Core 77.9
2-Core 141
58% 95.7 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 179
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
48.5% Average
Memory 62.7
1-Core 66.8
2-Core 118
50% 82.5 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 199
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 202
14% 202 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
48.4% Average
Memory 61.6
1-Core 74.9
2-Core 127
53% 87.9 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 203
28% 204 Pts
64-Core 203
14% 203 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
47.7% Average
Memory 65.6
1-Core 78.2
2-Core 132
56% 91.8 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 184
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 193
13% 193 Pts
Socket 1156, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
44.7% Average
Memory 66.6
1-Core 58.3
2-Core 92.2
47% 72.4 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 129
18% 132 Pts
64-Core 127
8% 127 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 44,126,459 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: HP Compaq 8100 Elite SFF PC

CPU
Core i5 650Intel  $149Bench 48%, 40,745 samples817x
GPU
HD Graphics (Clarkdale 0.733/0.9 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 22,410 samples679x
GeForce GT 710NvidiaBench 3%, 143,033 samples150x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 15%, 117,815 samples93x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $35Bench 62%, 298,090 samples35x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $75Bench 106%, 656,770 samples32x
A400 120GBKingston  $28Bench 57%, 149,417 samples27x
RAM
ID:80 AD HMT112U6TFR8C-H9 ID:80 AD HMT112U6TFR8C-H9 ID:80 AD HMT112U6TFR8C-H9 ID:80 AD HMT112U6TFR8C-H9 40GBUnknownBench 28%, 130 samples39x
ID:80 CE M378B5773CH0-CH9 ID:80 CE M378B5773CH0-CH9 40GBUnknownBench 25%, 559 samples25x
ID:02 FE EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F ID:02 FE EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F 40GBUnknownBench 25%, 459 samples25x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Average Total price: $184

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-650 Processor (4M Cache, 3.20 GHz)
Code NameClarkdale
Launch DateQ1'10
Processor Numberi5-650
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
VID Voltage Range0.6500V-1.4000V
Recommended Price$177.00
Clock Speed3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.46 GHz
Bus Speed2.5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP73 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics Base Frequency733 MHz
# of Displays Supported2
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions36-bit

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8
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 TechnologiesNo
Turbo Boost Tech1.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography45 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1156
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 TechYes

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GBR-User
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Poor

2 months ago.

It's a dual core which can severly limit its performance. Also the first ever i5 released by Intel so outdated.

MYS-User
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2,693

Good

13 months ago.

Still runs decently in 2020 if overclocked by a little

GHA-User
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336

Excellent

10 months ago.

One of the best budget CPUs

Rafabarge
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Good

2 years ago.

Bom mas vai nos 100% algumas vezes em vários jogos

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