Core i5-2415M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2415M

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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 i5-2415M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,171 Rank: 1715
Rank Name Score Visual
1711 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,175
+0.1%
1712 A8-3800 4,173
+0%
1713 Athlon 7850 4,173
+0%
1714 Celeron E3300 4,173
+0%
1715 Core i5-2415M 4,171
1716 Celeron E3400 4,170
+-0%
1717 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,170
+-0%
1718 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,170
+-0%
1719 A8-3530MX 4,169
+-0%
1720 Core i3 550 4,168
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2415M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,314 Rank: 1713
Rank Name Score Visual
1709 A6-3400M 4,316
+0%
1710 Pentium G645T 4,316
+0%
1711 Atom x5-Z8500 4,315
+0%
1712 Core i7-2640M 4,314
+0%
1713 Core i5-2415M 4,314
1714 Celeron 2957U 4,314
+0%
1715 Core M 5Y71 4,313
+-0%
1716 Athlon II X4 631 4,313
+-0%
1717 Pentium 3805U 4,313
+-0%
1718 A4-3420 4,313
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2415M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,075 Rank: 1700
Rank Name Score Visual
1696 Xeon E5606 4,081
+0.1%
1697 Core M-5Y10a 4,079
+0.1%
1698 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,078
+0.1%
1699 Celeron N4100 4,076
+0%
1700 Core i5-2415M 4,075
1701 Phenom II X4 810 4,074
+-0%
1702 Core 2 Duo T8100 4,074
+-0%
1703 Core 2 Duo E6550 4,073
+-0%
1704 Athlon II X4 610e 4,073
+-0%
1705 Phenom II X4 905e 4,070
-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 i5-2415M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,512 Rank: 1442
Rank Name Score Visual
1438 Xeon E3110 4,513
+0%
1439 Celeron G1840T 4,513
+0%
1440 Athlon II X4 610e 4,513
+0%
1441 A6-6310 4,513
+0%
1442 Core i5-2415M 4,512
1443 Celeron 3965U 4,512
+0%
1444 Pentium G860 4,512
+0%
1445 Athlon II X3 460 4,512
+0%
1446 A6-6400K 4,512
+0%
1447 A4-7210 4,512
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2415M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,491 Rank: 1387
Rank Name Score Visual
1383 Core i5-580M 4,492
+0%
1384 Core i7-8500Y 4,492
+0%
1385 Celeron G3900 4,491
+0%
1386 Core i5-2510E 4,491
+0%
1387 Core i5-2415M 4,491
1388 Core i5-4250U 4,491
+0%
1389 Core i5-3317U 4,491
+0%
1390 Xeon E5320 4,491
+0%
1391 Core i3-6102E 4,490
+-0%
1392 Core i7-2637M 4,490
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2415M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,519 Rank: 1269
Rank Name Score Visual
1265 Core i3-5015U 4,520
+0%
1266 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,520
+0%
1267 Core i5-2510E 4,519
+0%
1268 Core i5-2430M 4,519
+0%
1269 Core i5-2415M 4,519
1270 Phenom II X4 965 4,519
+0%
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%

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Core i5-2415M Details

The Intel Core i5-2415M, released in September 2011, stands as a representative of the Sandy Bridge mobile processor generation, now considered obsolete by modern standards. As of March 2026, this processor is over 14 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it remains a notable example of early 2nd-generation Core i5 design, combining a 2.3 GHz base clock with a 2.9 GHz turbo frequency, powered by Intel's 32 nm process and a 624 million transistor die. The chip features two physical cores with Hyper-Threading, enabling four simultaneous threads, and integrates 3 MB of L3 cache, which was competitive at launch for mobile productivity and light multimedia tasks.

Performance benchmarks reveal a processor positioned toward the lower end of the overall performance hierarchy. It achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 4171, ranking #1715 out of 2060 processors, with single-core and multicore scores of 4075 and 4314, respectively. These figures place the i5-2415M behind many modern low-power and even mid-tier mobile processors, such as the Celeron N4100 and A4-3420, which offer better performance despite their lower price points. Its multicore strength, however, slightly outpaces its single-core performance, suggesting that while the chip is capable of handling multithreaded workloads, it lacks the efficiency and clock speed required to compete in today's computing landscape.

The Core i5-2415M integrates Intel HD Graphics 3000, a GPU with 12 execution units capable of reaching 1.3 GHz under burst conditions. This integrated graphics solution was suitable for basic video playback and light gaming in its era but falls well behind modern iGPU capabilities. The processor supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 19.87 GB/s and a TDP of 35 W, making it efficient for its time. Its BGA1023 package and Socket 1023 design limit upgradeability, a common trait in mobile processors.

Key features include support for AES-NI, AVX, and Intel's VT-x virtualization technology, which enhances performance in modern applications and virtual environments. However, the lack of support for newer instruction sets like AVX2 and AVX-512, as well as the absence of modern security extensions, limits its relevance in contemporary systems. While the processor was a solid choice for mid-range laptops in the early 2010s, it now serves best as a reference for historical hardware evolution or in legacy systems where upgrade options are constrained.

In summary, the Core i5-2415M is a relic of a bygone era, offering minimal performance compared to today's standards. Its position near the bottom of modern benchmark rankings underscores its obsolescence, making it suitable only for niche applications such as embedded systems, retro computing, or educational purposes. For any user seeking meaningful performance today, a modern processor would be a far more practical choice.
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Intel Core i5-2415M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2415M
Family: Core
Series: i5-2000
Model Number: i5-2415M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: BGA1023
Package: FCBGA-1023
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: 1300 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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