Core i5-2390T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2390T

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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 i5-2390T based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,431 Rank: 1359
Rank Name Score Visual
1355 Xeon E5640 4,434
+0.1%
1356 A10-9630P 4,432
+0%
1357 Xeon E5440 4,432
+0%
1358 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,431
+0%
1359 Core i5-2390T 4,431
1360 Athlon X4 840 4,431
+0%
1361 Pentium 4415U 4,430
+-0%
1362 Phenom II X4 B55 4,428
-0.1%
1363 Core i3-2120T 4,427
-0.1%
1364 A10 PRO-7800B 4,426
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2390T based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,390 Rank: 1484
Rank Name Score Visual
1480 A8-6500B 4,391
+0%
1481 Core i3-2310M 4,390
+0%
1482 Celeron 3965U 4,390
+0%
1483 Atom C3538 4,390
+0%
1484 Core i5-2390T 4,390
1485 Celeron G1840 4,389
+-0%
1486 Core i7-920XM 4,389
+-0%
1487 Core i5-2540M 4,387
-0.1%
1488 Xeon L5520 4,386
-0.1%
1489 Core M 5Y51 4,385
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2390T based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,459 Rank: 1332
Rank Name Score Visual
1328 Pentium G645 4,461
+0%
1329 Core i5-4300Y 4,461
+0%
1330 Core i7-970 4,461
+0%
1331 Core i7-880 4,460
+0%
1332 Core i5-2390T 4,459
1333 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,458
+-0%
1334 Core m3-6Y30 4,456
-0.1%
1335 Core i5-2520M 4,456
-0.1%
1336 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,455
-0.1%
1337 Core i7-2710QE 4,454
-0.1%

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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 i5-2390T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,531 Rank: 1301
Rank Name Score Visual
1297 Core i5-4300U 4,531
+0%
1298 Core i3-7100U 4,531
+0%
1299 Core i7-3537U 4,531
+0%
1300 Xeon X3220 4,531
+0%
1301 Core i5-2390T 4,531
1302 Core i7-2640M 4,530
+-0%
1303 Core i7-2620M 4,530
+-0%
1304 Phenom II X4 840 4,530
+-0%
1305 Core i5-5250U 4,530
+-0%
1306 A10-5745M 4,530
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2390T based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,519 Rank: 1218
Rank Name Score Visual
1214 Core i5-6260U 4,519
+0%
1215 Core i5-5257U 4,519
+0%
1216 Core i5-3340M 4,519
+0%
1217 Xeon L5420 4,519
+0%
1218 Core i5-2390T 4,519
1219 Core i3-6167U 4,518
+-0%
1220 Core i3-3210 4,518
+-0%
1221 Core i3-4130T 4,518
+-0%
1222 Core i5-3320M 4,518
+-0%
1223 A8-5500 4,518
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2390T based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,536 Rank: 1186
Rank Name Score Visual
1182 A10-9700E 4,536
+0%
1183 A10-7700K 4,536
+0%
1184 A8-7600 4,536
+0%
1185 FX-9830P 4,536
+0%
1186 Core i5-2390T 4,536
1187 Core i7-8500Y 4,536
+0%
1188 Core i5-L16G7 4,536
+0%
1189 Pentium G4500 4,535
+-0%
1190 Core i7-2640M 4,535
+-0%
1191 Core i7-2620M 4,535
+-0%

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Core i5-2390T Details

Ranking #1358 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i5-2390T presents a surprisingly balanced profile for a processor launched in February 2011. While its single-core score of 4459 places it just ahead of the #1332 rank, the multicore performance at 4390 is slightly lower, indicating that this dual-core Sandy Bridge CPU, though efficient for its time, is now well behind modern offerings. As of March 2026, the Core i5-2390T is a legacy desktop processor, and its capabilities are largely suited for basic computing tasks rather than demanding workloads.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.7 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.5 GHz, supported by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology that enables four threads across two physical cores. Built on a 32 nm process, it features 504 million transistors and a 35 W TDP, making it an energy-efficient option for low-power desktop systems. It uses the Socket 1155 platform and supports DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with up to 32 GB of memory capacity and a maximum bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s.

Cache hierarchy includes 61 MiB of L1 cache, 244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 2.861 MiB of L3 cache, which aids in data retrieval and contributes to its relatively strong single-threaded performance. The integrated Intel HD 2000 graphics engine, though outdated by today’s standards, provides basic display output support and is capable of handling light multimedia tasks.

The Core i5-2390T supports a wide range of modern instructions, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, enabling virtual machine performance and hardware-assisted encryption. Despite its age, the processor remains relevant in niche environments where low power consumption and compatibility with older hardware are priorities.

In the broader context of modern CPUs, the Core i5-2390T falls well short of today’s top-tier performance. While it holds its own in single-threaded applications, its multicore performance lags behind even entry-level modern processors. For users seeking efficiency in basic computing or embedded systems, the Core i5-2390T remains a functional, albeit outdated, option.
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Intel Core i5-2390T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2390T
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: Socket 1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 131 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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