Core i5-2410M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2410M

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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 i5-2410M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,195 Rank: 1684
Rank Name Score Visual
1680 A4-4000 4,197
+0%
1681 A8-7200P 4,196
+0%
1682 Phenom II P960 4,196
+0%
1683 Core i3-380M 4,196
+0%
1684 Core i5-2410M 4,195
1685 Celeron B800 4,195
+0%
1686 Core 2 Duo E8200 4,194
+-0%
1687 Core 2 Quad Q8300 4,194
+-0%
1688 Phenom II N830 4,191
-0.1%
1689 Xeon 5150 4,190
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2410M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,251 Rank: 1900
Rank Name Score Visual
1896 Core 2 Duo T8100 4,253
+0%
1897 Celeron E1500 4,253
+0%
1898 Celeron 867 4,252
+0%
1899 Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 4,252
+0%
1900 Core i5-2410M 4,251
1901 A4-1200 4,251
+0%
1902 Sempron LE-1300 4,251
+0%
1903 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 4,251
+0%
1904 Athlon 64 3700+ 4,251
+0%
1905 Pentium 987 4,250
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2410M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,157 Rank: 1625
Rank Name Score Visual
1621 Core 2 Duo E8200 4,162
+0.1%
1622 Intel Core i7-840QM 4,160
+0.1%
1623 Celeron 1000M 4,160
+0.1%
1624 Core i3-4005U 4,159
+0%
1625 Core i5-2410M 4,157
1626 Athlon II X4 630 4,157
+0%
1627 Phenom II X3 720 4,156
+-0%
1628 Phenom 9600 4,153
-0.1%
1629 Phenom II X4 920 4,152
-0.1%
1630 Core 2 Duo P8700 4,150
-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 i5-2410M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,515 Rank: 1418
Rank Name Score Visual
1414 A6-7310 4,516
+0%
1415 A8-7100 4,516
+0%
1416 Core i7-620M 4,516
+0%
1417 PRO A6-9500 4,516
+0%
1418 Core i5-2410M 4,515
1419 Celeron G1830 4,515
+0%
1420 Pentium G870 4,515
+0%
1421 Pentium G850 4,515
+0%
1422 Celeron G1610 4,515
+0%
1423 Pentium N4200 4,515
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2410M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,494 Rank: 1365
Rank Name Score Visual
1361 Core i5-4210U 4,495
+0%
1362 Core i7-3517U 4,495
+0%
1363 A8-7200P 4,495
+0%
1364 A8-3510MX 4,495
+0%
1365 Core i5-2410M 4,494
1366 Celeron G3930 4,494
+0%
1367 Atom C3508 4,494
+0%
1368 Pentium G3420 4,494
+0%
1369 Pentium G3250 4,494
+0%
1370 Core i7-4550U 4,494
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2410M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1275
Rank Name Score Visual
1271 Xeon X5460 4,519
+0%
1272 A8-5500 4,519
+0%
1273 Core i3-3110M 4,519
+0%
1274 Celeron G3920 4,518
+0%
1275 Core i5-2410M 4,518
1276 Celeron G4920 4,518
+0%
1277 Celeron G4900 4,518
+0%
1278 Pentium G3258 4,518
+0%
1279 Pentium G3460 4,518
+0%
1280 Phenom II X4 975 4,518
+0%

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Core i5-2410M Details

The Core i5-2410M represents a mid-range mobile processor from Intel's Sandy Bridge generation, released in early 2011. As of early 2026, this CPU is over a decade old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. While it was once a capable performer for general productivity and light multimedia tasks, its relevance today is largely limited to retro computing, embedded systems, or low-cost second-hand devices. Despite its age, the processor retains notable design features that were innovative at the time, including integrated graphics and support for advanced instruction sets that extended its useful life in niche applications.

Built on Intel’s 32 nm process, the Core i5-2410M is based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and targets the mobile market segment. It features a dual-core design with hyper-threading, allowing it to handle four threads simultaneously, which was a significant improvement over previous generations. The base clock speed is 2.3 GHz, with a turbo frequency of up to 2.9 GHz when operating on a single core, and 2.7 GHz on two cores. This modest boost capability, combined with a 35 W TDP, makes it efficient for portable devices, though it pales in comparison to modern energy-efficient processors.

The processor includes 3 MiB of L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, with each core having 64 KiB of L1 cache split between instruction and data. It supports dual-channel DDR3-1333 memory, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a memory bandwidth of approximately 19.87 GiB/s. The integrated HD Graphics 3000 GPU, with 12 execution units and a base frequency of 650 MHz (up to 1.2 GHz in burst mode), provides basic graphics performance suitable for office applications and low-demand video playback. However, it lacks the power to run modern games or intensive graphical workloads.

In terms of features, the Core i5-2410M supports a range of technologies, including Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep, Intel VT-x, AES-NI, and AVX instruction sets, which were cutting-edge at the time of its release. It also supports ECC memory, although this is typically limited to server-grade systems and not commonly found in consumer laptops. The processor uses a Socket G2 (rPGA988B) interface, making it incompatible with modern motherboards.

Benchmark data reveals that the Core i5-2410M scores 4,195 overall, ranking #1684 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4,157 places it at #1625, while its multicore score of 4,251 ranks it #1900. These results indicate that while the CPU performs reasonably well in single-threaded tasks, its multi-threaded performance is relatively weak compared to modern processors. In the broader context of the top 50 processors, the i5-2410M is significantly outpaced by contemporary high-end CPUs, which often exceed 7,000 in single-core and 10,000 in multicore scores.

In conclusion, the Core i5-2410M is best suited for legacy systems, light office use, or educational environments where modern performance is not required. Its age, limited memory bandwidth, and modest GPU make it unsuitable for demanding applications or gaming. For users seeking a capable modern processor, alternatives with higher core counts, faster clock speeds, and advanced features are strongly recommended. As of March 2026, this processor serves as a historical artifact of Intel’s mobile computing evolution rather than a viable option for current computing needs.
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Intel Core i5-2410M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2410M
Family: Core
Series: i5-2000
Model Number: i5-2410M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: Socket
Package: FCBGA-1023 and rPGA988B
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $225.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 16 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.62 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AES RdRand CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX IPT SHA Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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