Core i5-2510E

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2510E

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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 i5-2510E based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,595 Rank: 1197
Rank Name Score Visual
1193 Core i3-3220 4,599
+0.1%
1194 Pentium G2130 4,598
+0.1%
1195 Core M3-7Y30 4,597
+0%
1196 Xeon D-1602 4,595
+0%
1197 Core i5-2510E 4,595
1198 A12-9800E 4,591
-0.1%
1199 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,588
-0.2%
1200 Xeon E5-2640 v2 4,587
-0.2%
1201 Pentium Silver N6005 4,587
-0.2%
1202 Xeon X5470 4,586
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2510E based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,485 Rank: 1256
Rank Name Score Visual
1252 Core i3-8130U 4,487
+0%
1253 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,487
+0%
1254 Xeon E5620 4,487
+0%
1255 Celeron G4900 4,486
+0%
1256 Core i5-2510E 4,485
1257 Core i5-750 4,485
+0%
1258 A12-9730P 4,485
+0%
1259 Core i3-4150T 4,485
+0%
1260 Athlon X4 950 4,485
+0%
1261 Pentium G4560T 4,484
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2510E based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,669 Rank: 1168
Rank Name Score Visual
1164 Core i5-2310 4,674
+0.1%
1165 Core i3-2130 4,673
+0.1%
1166 A6-9500 4,670
+0%
1167 Xeon E3-1270 4,670
+0%
1168 Core i5-2510E 4,669
1169 Xeon D-1567 4,664
-0.1%
1170 Core i5 760 4,662
-0.1%
1171 A10-9700E 4,660
-0.2%
1172 Core i5 M 450 4,659
-0.2%
1173 Xeon X3460 4,658
-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 i5-2510E based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,519 Rank: 1394
Rank Name Score Visual
1390 Core M-5Y10c 4,520
+0%
1391 Core i3-540 4,520
+0%
1392 Core m3-6Y30 4,519
+0%
1393 Core i7-2655LE 4,519
+0%
1394 Core i5-2510E 4,519
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
+-0%
1399 Core i3-6006U 4,518
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2510E based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,491 Rank: 1386
Rank Name Score Visual
1382 Core i7-620M 4,492
+0%
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
1387 Core i5-2415M 4,491
+0%
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%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2510E based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,519 Rank: 1267
Rank Name Score Visual
1263 Pentium G4400T 4,520
+0%
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
1268 Core i5-2430M 4,519
+0%
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%

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Core i5-2510E Details

The Intel Core i5-2510E is a legacy processor from the early 2010s, based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and built on a 32 nm process. Released during a period of rapid advancement in computing, it now sits well outside the current mainstream, with a design that reflects the constraints and capabilities of its era. Despite its age, the Core i5-2510E remains relevant in niche embedded and low-power applications where its 35 W TDP and integrated graphics provide a balance of performance and efficiency. As of March 2026, this processor is no longer competitive in modern computing benchmarks, but it holds historical significance as part of Intel's transition toward more efficient and integrated designs.

This dual-core, four-thread processor operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, with a turbo frequency of up to 3.1 GHz on a single core and 3.0 GHz on two cores. It features 3 MiB of L3 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, divided into 64 KiB for instruction and 64 KiB for data. The chip supports dual-channel DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GiB and a peak memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. The processor uses the rPGA988B package and is compatible with Socket G2, making it suitable for embedded systems and compact desktops.

Integrated into the Core i5-2510E is Intel's HD Graphics 3000, featuring 12 execution units and a base frequency of 650 MHz, with a maximum boost frequency of 1.1 GHz. It supports up to two displays and is capable of handling basic multimedia and light graphical tasks. While it lacks the power of modern integrated GPUs, it was a significant step forward in its time, offering hardware acceleration for video decoding and basic 3D rendering.

The Core i5-2510E supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI, AVX, Hyper-Threading, Intel VT-x, VT-d, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for virtualization, security, and remote management in enterprise environments. It also includes Enhanced SpeedStep and Intel Identity Protection Technology, enhancing its appeal in embedded and industrial applications.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-2510E achieves a single-core score of 4669, placing it at #1168 out of 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4485, ranking it #1256. Its overall score of 4595 puts it at #1196 in the broader ranking, indicating that while it performs adequately for its era, it is far outpaced by modern processors. In the top 50 rankings, the i5-2510E would be overshadowed by high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which deliver vastly superior performance.

In conclusion, the Core i5-2510E is best suited for legacy systems, embedded applications, or environments where low power consumption and integrated graphics are prioritized over raw performance. As of March 2026, it is no longer a viable option for general computing or high-performance tasks but remains a testament to Intel's early efforts in integrating graphics and power efficiency into mainstream processors.
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Intel Core i5-2510E

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2510E
Family: Core
Series: i5-2000
Model Number: i5-2510E
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: Socket
Package: rPGA988B
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Embedded
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $266.00

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: 1100 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 CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT IPT Flex Memory FMA BPT
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