Core i5-2430M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2430M

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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 i5-2430M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,435 Rank: 1350
Rank Name Score Visual
1346 Core i7-875K 4,439
+0.1%
1347 Intel Core i7-640M 4,437
+0%
1348 Pentium G850 4,437
+0%
1349 A8-7600 4,436
+0%
1350 Core i5-2430M 4,435
1351 Pentium G2020 4,435
+0%
1352 Athlon X4 860K 4,435
+0%
1353 A12-9730P 4,434
+-0%
1354 Pentium G870 4,434
+-0%
1355 Xeon E5640 4,434
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2430M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,347 Rank: 1593
Rank Name Score Visual
1589 Phenom X4 9600B 4,349
+0%
1590 Atom x7-E3950 4,349
+0%
1591 Intel Core i3-350M 4,348
+0%
1592 A8-3520M 4,348
+0%
1593 Core i5-2430M 4,347
1594 Celeron G550 4,346
+-0%
1595 Pentium 997 4,345
+-0%
1596 Athlon II X2 260 4,345
+-0%
1597 A8-3500M 4,345
+-0%
1598 Celeron N3450 4,344
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2430M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,493 Rank: 1298
Rank Name Score Visual
1294 Core i7-2637M 4,498
+0.1%
1295 Pentium Gold 4415U 4,495
+0%
1296 Phenom II X4 980 4,494
+0%
1297 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,494
+0%
1298 Core i5-2430M 4,493
1299 A9-9430 4,493
+0%
1300 Core i5-670 4,486
-0.2%
1301 Phenom II X4 970 4,484
-0.2%
1302 Core i7-2640M 4,483
-0.2%
1303 Xeon W3520 4,481
-0.3%

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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 i5-2430M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,516 Rank: 1410
Rank Name Score Visual
1406 Celeron G3900T 4,517
+0%
1407 Celeron J3455 4,517
+0%
1408 Celeron G1620 4,517
+0%
1409 A8-6410 4,517
+0%
1410 Core i5-2430M 4,516
1411 Core i3-2120T 4,516
+0%
1412 Core i5-4250U 4,516
+0%
1413 Core M-5Y51 4,516
+0%
1414 A6-7310 4,516
+0%
1415 A8-7100 4,516
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2430M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,496 Rank: 1351
Rank Name Score Visual
1347 Athlon II X3 435 4,497
+0%
1348 A10-9600P 4,497
+0%
1349 A6-3600 4,497
+0%
1350 Core i7-7Y75 4,496
+0%
1351 Core i5-2430M 4,496
1352 Pentium G3258 4,496
+0%
1353 Xeon E5405 4,496
+0%
1354 Core i7-640M 4,496
+0%
1355 Core i3-560 4,496
+0%
1356 Pentium G4400T 4,495
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2430M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,519 Rank: 1268
Rank Name Score Visual
1264 Pentium G3430 4,520
+0%
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
1269 Core i5-2415M 4,519
+0%
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%

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Core i5-2430M Details

The Intel Core i5-2430M, launched in October 2011, stands as a relic of the Sandy Bridge era, offering modest performance by modern standards. Despite its age, it remains notable for being one of the early mobile processors to integrate Intel HD 3000 graphics and support for advanced instruction sets like AVX. At the time of its release, it was positioned as a mid-range mobile CPU, competing with AMD's A-series and Phenom II offerings, though its performance today is dwarfed by current-generation processors.

At its core, the i5-2430M features two physical cores with Hyper-Threading, enabling four simultaneous threads, and operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.0 GHz. Built on a 32 nm process and utilizing the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, it integrates 3 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR3-1333 memory via a dual-channel interface. The processor is designed for Socket G2 (rPGA988B) and has a TDP of 35 W, making it relatively efficient for its time.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Core i5-2430M scores 4,435 in the Overall Score, ranking #1,350 out of 2,060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 4,493 places it at #1,298, while its Multicore Score of 4,347 lands at #1,593. These results indicate that its single-threaded performance is slightly stronger than its multi-threaded capabilities, a common trait among older dual-core designs. It outperforms several modern budget and low-power processors, such as the Pentium G850 and Celeron G550, but falls far behind today’s mainstream and high-end CPUs.

The integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics, with 12 execution units and a max frequency of 1.2 GHz, was a significant step forward for integrated solutions in 2011, capable of handling basic gaming and multimedia tasks. However, it lacks support for newer technologies like DirectX 12 or Vulkan, limiting its usefulness in modern applications.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-2430M serves best as a component in legacy systems or for light computing tasks where power efficiency and low cost are priorities. While it is no longer competitive in performance-critical environments, its inclusion of features like AES-NI, AVX, and Intel VT-x ensures it remains relevant for niche use cases such as embedded systems or retro computing setups. For users seeking modern performance, this processor is clearly outdated, but it remains a testament to Intel’s early integration of advanced features in mobile computing.
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Intel Core i5-2430M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2430M
Family: Core
Series: i5-2000
Model Number: i5-2430M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (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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