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Core i5 M 520

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.4 GHz, Arrandale.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 40.1% (1028th of 1406)

Based on 23,644 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF00020652, 1FABFBFF00020655, BFEBFBFF00020655 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 520 @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 26%Average: 40.1% Great: 47%
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5 M 520 averaged 59.8% 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 57.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 56.9Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5 M 520 is 20.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5 M 520 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 136Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 135Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 23,644 samples)
Rank 102840.1%
Min Avg Max
38.2 Memory 57.7 66.7
23.4 1-Core 56.9 70.8
40.9 2-Core 96.2 126
43% 70.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
56.1 4-Core 131 163
58.1 8-Core 135 163
17.7% 133 Pts
Min Avg Max
58.1 64-Core 136 163
8.4% 136 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 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
39.8% Below average
Memory 59.8
1-Core 57.4
2-Core 88
43% 68.4 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 123
16% 120 Pts
64-Core 117
7% 117 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
38.4% Below average
Memory 56.7
1-Core 61.5
2-Core 83.6
42% 67.3 Pts
4-Core 117
8-Core 126
16% 121 Pts
64-Core 127
8% 127 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
37.8% Below average
Memory 53.4
1-Core 59.7
2-Core 104
43% 72.4 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 134
18% 132 Pts
64-Core 137
8% 137 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
36.8% Below average
Memory 52.3
1-Core 62.9
2-Core 101
43% 72.2 Pts
4-Core 124
8-Core 130
17% 127 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 1.3 GHz (avg)
35% Below average
Memory 57.9
1-Core 30.1
2-Core 51.9
32% 46.6 Pts
4-Core 72.5
8-Core 71
10% 71.8 Pts
64-Core 72
4% 72 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
33.5% Below average
Memory 44.2
1-Core 60.5
2-Core 79.9
38% 61.5 Pts
4-Core 134
8-Core 130
18% 132 Pts
64-Core 138
9% 138 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
9.64% Terrible
Memory 8.42
1-Core 16.3
2-Core 29.9
10% 18.2 Pts
4-Core 60.8
8-Core 71.7
9% 66.2 Pts
64-Core 59.3
4% 59.3 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 8440p

CPU
Core i5 M 520Intel  $70Bench 40%, 23,644 samples99x
GPU
NVS 3100MNvidiaBench 1%, 9,073 samples246x
HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples22x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $17Bench 66%, 424,288 samples8x
860 Evo 250GBSamsung  $50Bench 104%, 296,814 samples5x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $35Bench 106%, 237,241 samples5x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples105x
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples86x
6GBUnknownBench 25%, 111,301 samples40x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $87

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (3M Cache, 2.40 GHz)
Code NameArrandale
Launch DateQ1'10
Processor Numberi5-520M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$212.00 - $227.00
Clock Speed2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.933 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 InstructionsYes

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)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechYes
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 TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,404

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

Terrible performance because it's so old

ROU-User
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4,439

Excellent

3 years ago.

It powers my daily driver - a Fujitsu Lifebook E780 laptop from 2010. Works flawlessly paired with an SSD and 8 GB of RAM, but I could use more cores for multitasking. That said, it handles like a champ Office 365 work with Bitdefender antivirus in the background, Google Chrome with multiple tabs open as well as several apps open and docked in the Taskbar. Multiple desktops also. It shows its age when trying to watch Youtube or listen to music while torrenting (audio lags and stutters). I've played games up to Assassin's Creed Black Flag, but nothing newer because of the GPU (Nvidia Geforce 330M). What's frustrating is the fact that, while craving more speed and performance, I realize this 10-year old CPU covers my productivity needs most of the time. Upgrading would be done on a whim, not out of necessity.

IDN-User
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4,415

Poor

3 months ago.

pretty nice for an old processor

POL-User
Avatar level
4,380

Good

4 months ago.

In 2020 I bought Panasonic CF-C1 with this cpu. After upgrading hdd to ssd, it works like a champ with Mint Mate. Web pages, youtube, docker, libreoffice - you name it. And yes, it runs windows 10 (I dual-boot it to watch netflix and amazon prime). The only thing that lags is windows update - it can take hours.

AUT-User
Avatar level
2,607

Good

2 years ago.

Still daily in use. Lives in my Thinkpad X201, 8GB, SSD (best portable calculating machine I'v ever touched). To be precise, I'm using it to write this comment while doing heavy calculations in the background. Sure, the keyboard gets a bit warm and it takes a bit longer...to be honest, I don't know if you can boot Windows 10 with it.

DOM-User
Avatar level
1,424

Excellent

3 years ago.

Esto es de una laptop del 2007 Y le gana a ese i 3 Que vale maas

Steviadition
Avatar level
2

Good

4 years ago.

USA-User is probably referring to his/her mom. Old and bad performance. This is a 10 year old processor. It does everything as well as 10 years ago, like your granddad, that does his gardening work. Sure, there are faster machines. More efficient ones. But it is effective. It does work tasks and browsing. Great for office work. Really good battery performance. Almost vintage style, while still being useful. And: The chip costs less than Fallout 76 original price. It lags not as much as Fallout 76, it looks cool, it just works. 520m win - everyone else lose. 4 stars, because yeah, its old. There are alternatives sure. But if you have one, it is enough for serious office work. Dont expect a gaming or calculating prodigy, expect a solid processor.

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