Core 2 Duo E4500

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo E4500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core 2 Duo E4500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,045 Rank: 1848
Rank Name Score Visual
1844 Pentium 4410Y 4,047
+0%
1845 Core i3-3217U 4,046
+0%
1846 E2-3000M 4,046
+0%
1847 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,046
+0%
1848 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,045
1849 Intel Core i5-430M 4,043
+-0%
1850 Intel Celeron P4600 4,040
-0.1%
1851 Celeron 2980U 4,040
-0.1%
1852 Pentium 997 4,038
-0.2%
1853 Phenom X4 9850 4,038
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo E4500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,062 Rank: 2051
Rank Name Score Visual
2047 Intel Core i7-640LM 4,099
+0.9%
2048 Celeron 887 4,094
+0.8%
2049 Core 2 Quad Q6600 4,094
+0.8%
2050 A4-4300M 4,086
+0.6%
2051 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,062
2052 Intel Core i7-640UM 4,050
-0.3%
2053 Intel Core i7-820QM 4,035
-0.7%
2054 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 4,029
-0.8%
2055 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 4,017
-1.1%
2056 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,015
-1.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo E4500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,034 Rank: 1745
Rank Name Score Visual
1741 Celeron B840 4,037
+0.1%
1742 A6-3420M 4,037
+0.1%
1743 A8-5545M 4,035
+0%
1744 Phenom II X4 910 4,035
+0%
1745 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,034
1746 Core i5-8200Y 4,030
-0.1%
1747 A8-7410 4,029
-0.1%
1748 A8-3800 4,028
-0.1%
1749 Celeron 1017U 4,028
-0.1%
1750 A4-3300M 4,026
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E4500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E4500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E4500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo E4500 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 stands as a relic of an earlier era in desktop computing, representing a pivotal step in the evolution of multi-core processors. Launched in July 2007, it was part of Intel's Core 2 Duo lineup, designed to deliver improved performance over its predecessors while maintaining compatibility with the widely adopted Socket 775 platform. Built on the Allendale microarchitecture and fabricated on a 65 nm process, the E4500 features two cores and a base clock speed of 2.2 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 1.86 GHz. It operates at a TDP of 65 W, a figure typical for its time, and supports dual-channel DDR3 800 memory, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. The processor includes 2 MB of L2 cache and is packaged in the FC-LGA6 format, supporting up to 8 GB of system memory.

The Core 2 Duo E4500 is notable for its lack of integrated graphics, though certain motherboards with compatible chipsets could provide this functionality through a separate GPU. Its instruction set support includes MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and later SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, though it does not support AVX2, a limitation that would affect its performance in modern software and games. Despite its age, the processor supports a range of technologies such as Hyper-Threading (though not active on this model), Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for basic office tasks and light multimedia use.

In benchmark testing, the E4500 achieves an Overall Score of 4045, ranking #1848 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4034, placing it at #1745, and its Multicore Score is 4062, ranking #2051. These results indicate that while the E4500 performs comparably to some low-end modern processors in single-threaded workloads, it lags significantly behind current high-performance CPUs. For example, it ranks just behind the Core 2 Duo T5870 and the E2-3000M, both of which are also older designs. In the broader context of today’s top 50 processors, the E4500 is vastly outpaced by leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which achieve scores exceeding 8,500 and 8,700, respectively.

The processor’s strongest performance category is its single-core score, where it ranks relatively higher compared to its multicore and overall scores, indicating that its core architecture was optimized for sequential tasks. However, its multicore performance is notably weaker, a reflection of its limited core count and lack of modern optimizations. The E4500 is not suitable for demanding applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, or modern gaming, where contemporary CPUs offer significantly greater processing power.

In conclusion, the Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 serves as a historical benchmark for the transition to multi-core desktop processors. While it was a capable performer in its time and remains functional for basic computing tasks, it is now obsolete in the context of modern computing demands. Its primary use case today is in retro systems, educational environments, or as a low-cost option for users requiring minimal processing power. For any user seeking performance beyond basic web browsing and document editing, a modern processor would be essential.
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Intel Core 2 Duo E4500

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo E4500
Model Number: E4500
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Core Name: Allendale
Socket: LGA775
Package: FC-LGA6
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 12.8 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 500 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Die Area: 111 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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