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Core i5-2435M

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

Average Bench: 52.9% (740th of 1468)

Based on 524 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2435M CPU @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 33%Average: 52.9% Great: 61%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2435M averaged 47.0% 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 79.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 63.7Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2435M is 28%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2435M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

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

Average Bench

(Based on 524 samples)
Rank 74052.9%
Min Avg Max
50.7 Memory 79.7 91.3
20.4 1-Core 63.7 78.4
36.7 2-Core 108 140
53.3% 84 Pts
Min Avg Max
54 4-Core 154 188
72.4 8-Core 156 188
20.7% 155 Pts
Min Avg Max
78.1 64-Core 155 189
9.6% 155 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
55.3% Above average
Memory 83.1
1-Core 68.9
2-Core 116
56% 89.4 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 160
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 150
9% 150 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
55.2% Above average
Memory 89.2
1-Core 57.9
2-Core 74
51% 73.7 Pts
4-Core 126
8-Core 129
17% 128 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
54.5% Above average
Memory 81.7
1-Core 72.4
2-Core 119
57% 91.1 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 169
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 166
10% 166 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
49.3% Average
Memory 71
1-Core 70.8
2-Core 123
54% 88.2 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 167
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
46.8% Average
Memory 66
1-Core 69.1
2-Core 117
51% 84 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 152
22% 158 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 1.65 GHz (avg)
46.6% Average
Memory 77.7
1-Core 39.1
2-Core 63.3
42% 60 Pts
4-Core 92.7
8-Core 99.6
13% 96.1 Pts
64-Core 97.1
6% 97.1 Pts
Socket BGA1023, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
45.2% Average
Memory 67.7
1-Core 59.1
2-Core 91.5
46% 72.8 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 142
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 139
9% 139 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
44.6% Average
Memory 74.4
1-Core 38.3
2-Core 63.9
41% 58.9 Pts
4-Core 89
8-Core 92.3
12% 90.7 Pts
64-Core 94.1
6% 94.1 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
14.4% Very poor
Memory 17.8
1-Core 21.8
2-Core 32.4
14% 24 Pts
4-Core 63.2
8-Core 66.1
9% 64.7 Pts
64-Core 67.8
4% 67.8 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 69,042,412 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 5%
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Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Apple MacBookPro8,1

CPU
Core i5-2435MIntelBench 53%, 524 samples56x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples161x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples11x
A400 480GBKingston  $35Bench 74%, 237,487 samples5x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $50Bench 106%, 237,241 samples5x
RAM
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples69x
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples41x
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples23x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 23% - Poor Total price: $25

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2435M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ4'11
Processor Numberi5-2435M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3 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
Intel InsiderYes
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)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mmx37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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