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Core i5-2520M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.5 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q4 2015.

Average Bench: 51.8% (741st of 1442)

Based on 6 user benchmarks.  Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2520M CPU @ 2.50GHz
Poor: 40%Average: 51.8% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2520M averaged 48.2% 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 75.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 69.3Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2520M is just 18.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2520M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 149Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 171Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 6 samples)
Rank 74151.8%
Min Avg Max
62.9 Memory 75.2 88.3
61.7 1-Core 69.3 83.6
89.9 2-Core 118 148
54.1% 87.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
106 4-Core 166 199
114 8-Core 171 201
22.4% 168 Pts
Min Avg Max
26.8 64-Core 149 200
9.2% 149 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
52.9% Above average
Memory 71.7
1-Core 68.3
2-Core 148
56% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 201
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 199
12% 199 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
51.1% Above average
Memory 68.5
1-Core 69.6
2-Core 133
54% 90.2 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 193
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 198
12% 198 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
50.7% Above average
Memory 75.9
1-Core 61.8
2-Core 106
51% 81.1 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 146
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts

 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,779,319 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Toshiba DX730

CPU
Core i5-2520MIntelBench 52%, 6 samples2x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples2x
GeForce GT 540MNvidiaBench 3%, 15,328 samples1x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples1x
SSD
SSDNow V300 240GBKingston  $35Bench 64%, 176,713 samples2x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples1x
RAM
M471B5273DH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 18,713 samples2x
9905428-005.A02LF 1x4GBKingstonBench 22%, 49 samples2x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 18% - Very poor Total price: $35

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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

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