Core i5-2435M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2435M

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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 i5-2435M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,412 Rank: 1383
Rank Name Score Visual
1379 Xeon W3540 4,416
+0.1%
1380 Core i7-2640M 4,415
+0.1%
1381 Xeon E5530 4,413
+0%
1382 Core i7-2677M 4,412
+0%
1383 Core i5-2435M 4,412
1384 Phenom II X4 955 4,411
+-0%
1385 Core i7-3689Y 4,411
+-0%
1386 Core i7-2670QM 4,410
+-0%
1387 Core i5-661 4,409
-0.1%
1388 Pentium Silver N6000 4,409
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2435M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,401 Rank: 1448
Rank Name Score Visual
1444 Celeron 4305U 4,405
+0.1%
1445 Celeron J4125 4,403
+0%
1446 Intel Core i5-560M 4,402
+0%
1447 Pentium G3450T 4,402
+0%
1448 Core i5-2435M 4,401
1449 Core i7-3540M 4,401
+0%
1450 Core i5-5200U 4,401
+0%
1451 Core i3-2120T 4,401
+0%
1452 Core i5-670 4,401
+0%
1453 Intel Core i5-460M 4,400
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2435M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,419 Rank: 1374
Rank Name Score Visual
1370 Core i3-3110M 4,422
+0.1%
1371 Pentium G630 4,421
+0%
1372 FX-8800P 4,420
+0%
1373 Core i5-2540M 4,419
+0%
1374 Core i5-2435M 4,419
1375 PRO A8-8650B 4,419
+0%
1376 Core i5-661 4,418
+-0%
1377 Pentium G840 4,415
-0.1%
1378 FX-6200 4,413
-0.1%
1379 A10-7700K 4,413
-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 i5-2435M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,514 Rank: 1428
Rank Name Score Visual
1424 Core i3-2100T 4,515
+0%
1425 Phenom II X3 B77 4,515
+0%
1426 Athlon 5350 4,515
+0%
1427 Core i7-2677M 4,514
+0%
1428 Core i5-2435M 4,514
1429 Atom C3508 4,514
+0%
1430 Pentium G645 4,514
+0%
1431 A6-9500 4,514
+0%
1432 A6-3620 4,514
+0%
1433 Celeron G1620T 4,514
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2435M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,495 Rank: 1358
Rank Name Score Visual
1354 Core i7-640M 4,496
+0%
1355 Core i3-560 4,496
+0%
1356 Pentium G4400T 4,495
+0%
1357 Core i5-7Y57 4,495
+0%
1358 Core i5-2435M 4,495
1359 Celeron G4930T 4,495
+0%
1360 Celeron G3930TE 4,495
+0%
1361 Core i5-4210U 4,495
+0%
1362 Core i7-3517U 4,495
+0%
1363 A8-7200P 4,495
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2435M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,524 Rank: 1244
Rank Name Score Visual
1240 Celeron G4930 4,525
+0%
1241 A10-9630P 4,525
+0%
1242 Core i5-3427U 4,525
+0%
1243 A8 PRO-7600B 4,525
+0%
1244 Core i5-2435M 4,524
1245 A12-9730P 4,524
+0%
1246 Core i5-8200Y 4,524
+0%
1247 Phenom II X4 970 4,523
+-0%
1248 Pentium G4500T 4,522
+-0%
1249 A10-5700 4,522
+-0%

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Core i5-2435M Details

The Intel Core i5-2435M stands as a relic of the early Sandy Bridge era, launched in September 2011, and remains a notable example of mobile processor design from a bygone era. Despite its age, the processor delivers a surprisingly balanced performance profile, particularly for its time, with a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.0 GHz. Built on a 32 nm process, the Core i5-2435M features a dual-core, four-thread architecture thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, making it capable of handling multitasking workloads more efficiently than its predecessors. With 3 MiB of L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, it offers adequate data throughput for general computing and light productivity tasks.

Integrated into the processor is the Intel HD 3000 graphics core, featuring 12 execution units capable of reaching a maximum frequency of 1.3 GHz, which, while modest by today's standards, was sufficient for basic multimedia playback and light gaming in its day. The chip supports dual-channel DDR3-1333 memory and operates within a 35 W TDP, making it well-suited for thin and light laptops. Its socket type, BGA1023, indicates it is soldered directly onto the motherboard, meaning it is not user-upgradeable.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-2435M achieves an Overall Score of 4412, placing it at #1382 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4419 and a Multicore Score of 4401. These results show it holds its own against several contemporary and even slightly more modern processors, such as the Core i5-460M and Celeron N2840, but falls behind in the broader competitive landscape. Its strongest performance category is single-threaded tasks, where it ranks near the top of its tier, though it is outpaced by modern processors like the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which score over 8,500 in single-core tests.

The processor supports a range of technologies, including AVX, AES-NI, and Intel's VT-x virtualization, ensuring it can run modern software and virtual machines, albeit with limitations. Despite its age, the Core i5-2435M remains a viable option for users who prioritize low power consumption and integrated graphics in legacy systems. As of March 2026, it serves as a testament to Intel's engineering from the early 2010s, offering modest performance suitable for basic computing and light multimedia use, but is clearly outpaced by today's high-end CPUs.
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Intel Core i5-2435M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2435M
Family: Core
Series: i5-2000
Model Number: i5-2435M
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: 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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