Core i5-2450M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2450M

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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 i5-2450M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,370 Rank: 1443
Rank Name Score Visual
1439 Pentium Silver J5040 4,375
+0.1%
1440 Xeon E5520 4,374
+0.1%
1441 Xeon X5460 4,373
+0.1%
1442 Athlon II X3 455 4,372
+0%
1443 Core i5-2450M 4,370
1444 Core i7-2617M 4,369
+-0%
1445 Core 2 Duo E8600 4,369
+-0%
1446 A9-9400 4,369
+-0%
1447 Core 2 Duo T7400 4,368
+-0%
1448 Core i7-930 4,368
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2450M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,318 Rank: 1695
Rank Name Score Visual
1691 Athlon II X2 280 4,320
+0%
1692 Phenom II X2 B53 4,320
+0%
1693 Celeron N2920 4,319
+0%
1694 A6-5357M 4,319
+0%
1695 Core i5-2450M 4,318
1696 Core i3 550 4,318
+0%
1697 A9-9430 4,318
+0%
1698 Pentium 2127U 4,318
+0%
1699 Pentium N3540 4,318
+0%
1700 Celeron 2980U 4,318
+0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2450M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,404 Rank: 1385
Rank Name Score Visual
1381 Phenom II X4 965 4,412
+0.2%
1382 A8-7600 4,412
+0.2%
1383 Xeon E5540 4,408
+0.1%
1384 Core i3-3120M 4,406
+0%
1385 Core i5-2450M 4,404
1386 Core i7-875K 4,404
+0%
1387 Xeon X5550 4,404
+0%
1388 Pentium Silver N6000 4,404
+0%
1389 Celeron G1840T 4,403
+-0%
1390 A12-9730P 4,400
-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 i5-2450M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1398
Rank Name Score Visual
1394 Core i5-2510E 4,519
+0%
1395 Athlon II X4 630 4,519
+0%
1396 A8-7410 4,519
+0%
1397 Phenom II X4 805 4,519
+0%
1398 Core i5-2450M 4,518
1399 Core i3-6006U 4,518
+0%
1400 Atom C3538 4,518
+0%
1401 Core i3-5015U 4,518
+0%
1402 Core i3-5005U 4,518
+0%
1403 Core i3-560 4,518
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2450M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,498 Rank: 1337
Rank Name Score Visual
1333 Celeron G3950 4,499
+0%
1334 Pentium 4417U 4,499
+0%
1335 A8-3530MX 4,499
+0%
1336 Core i5-7Y54 4,498
+0%
1337 Core i5-2450M 4,498
1338 Celeron G4900 4,498
+0%
1339 Core i5-5200U 4,498
+0%
1340 Pentium 5405U 4,498
+0%
1341 Core i3-7020U 4,498
+0%
1342 Pentium 4415U 4,498
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2450M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,521 Rank: 1254
Rank Name Score Visual
1250 Core i3-3120M 4,522
+0%
1251 Core i3-5005U 4,522
+0%
1252 Core i3-2100T 4,522
+0%
1253 FX-8800P 4,522
+0%
1254 Core i5-2450M 4,521
1255 Pentium G3450 4,521
+0%
1256 Pentium G3440 4,521
+0%
1257 Phenom II X4 B65 4,521
+0%
1258 Core i3-2120T 4,521
+0%
1259 Core i7-3517U 4,521
+0%

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Core i5-2450M Details

For users seeking a capable mobile processor from the early 2010s era, the Intel Core i5-2450M remains a notable example of Sandy Bridge architecture design. Released in 2011, this dual-core mobile CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it was a significant step forward in performance and efficiency at the time, offering a solid balance of processing power and thermal efficiency for mainstream laptops. As of March 2026, the Core i5-2450M holds a place in computing history as a widely adopted processor in business and consumer notebooks during the early years of the modern mobile computing era.

Built on Intel's 32 nm process, the Core i5-2450M features a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle four threads simultaneously. It operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.1 GHz, enabling it to deliver strong single-threaded performance when needed. The processor includes a 3 MiB L3 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, contributing to its efficient data handling. It supports DDR3-1066 and DDR3-1333 memory at up to 16 GB of system memory and operates within a 35 W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops.

The integrated HD Graphics 3000 GPU, with 12 execution units and a base frequency of 650 MHz (up to 1.3 GHz), provided decent multimedia and light gaming capabilities for its time. It supports up to two displays and includes features such as Intel Quick Sync Video for accelerated media encoding. The processor also supports a wide range of instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AES-NI, making it versatile for both productivity and light creative tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-2450M achieves a multicore score of 4,318, ranking #1,695 out of 2,060 processors, and a single-core score of 4,404, placing it #1,385. Its overall score of 4,370 ranks it #1,443. While these scores reflect its age and limitations compared to modern processors, they were competitive in their time, outperforming many older dual-core CPUs and even some early quad-core designs. The processor's single-core performance is particularly strong relative to its multicore rating, indicating that it excels in tasks reliant on high clock speeds rather than parallel processing.

Compared to modern processors, the Core i5-2450M falls far behind in performance, especially in multi-threaded workloads. However, it remains a reliable option for basic computing tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback. Its low power consumption and mature design make it ideal for retro computing projects, legacy system upgrades, or as a replacement in older laptops where performance needs are modest. For users requiring modern features like AI acceleration or high-bandwidth memory, newer processors are essential, but the i5-2450M still serves a niche role in the evolving landscape of computing.
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Intel Core i5-2450M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2450M
Family: Core
Series: i5-2450m
Model Number: i5-2450M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (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: $800.00

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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