Core i5-3450

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3450

Sysbuilds Alpha Stage!

Please take all results with a big grain of salt. Sysbuilds is in alpha stage at the moment which can lead to wrong data, strange counting errors, silly results and more. This site is under active development.

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 i5-3450 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,798 Rank: 1026
Rank Name Score Visual
1022 Core i7-6600U 4,799
+0%
1023 Celeron G3950 4,799
+0%
1024 Core i7-4712HQ 4,799
+0%
1025 Core i7-7500U 4,798
+0%
1026 Core i5-3450 4,798
1027 Core i7 965 4,796
+-0%
1028 Core i5-7Y54 4,794
-0.1%
1029 Core i3-3250 4,794
-0.1%
1030 Core i5-4300M 4,792
-0.1%
1031 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,792
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-3450 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,686 Rank: 983
Rank Name Score Visual
979 Core i3-1115G4E 4,689
+0.1%
980 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,687
+0%
981 Core i3-9100T 4,686
+0%
982 Core i7-2760QM 4,686
+0%
983 Core i5-3450 4,686
984 Core i5-3470S 4,686
+0%
985 Core i5-4440 4,686
+0%
986 Xeon X5670 4,685
+-0%
987 Xeon W3570 4,683
-0.1%
988 Core i7-980X 4,683
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-3450 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,873 Rank: 1026
Rank Name Score Visual
1022 Xeon E5-2660 v4 4,880
+0.1%
1023 Core i3-4360T 4,876
+0.1%
1024 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,875
+0%
1025 Core i5-5300U 4,875
+0%
1026 Core i5-3450 4,873
1027 Celeron G5900 4,868
-0.1%
1028 Core i7-4710HQ 4,865
-0.2%
1029 Core i7-4550U 4,865
-0.2%
1030 A10-7890K 4,864
-0.2%
1031 Core i3-4330T 4,864
-0.2%

View full ranking →

Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-3450 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,628 Rank: 894
Rank Name Score Visual
890 Xeon X5667 4,629
+0%
891 Core i7-3610QM 4,629
+0%
892 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,629
+0%
893 Xeon W3580 4,629
+0%
894 Core i5-3450 4,628
895 Xeon E3-1240 4,628
+0%
896 Xeon E3-1245 4,628
+0%
897 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 4,627
+-0%
898 Core i3-8100T 4,627
+-0%
899 Core i7-4702MQ 4,627
+-0%

View full ranking →

Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-3450 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,586 Rank: 945
Rank Name Score Visual
941 Xeon X5570 4,587
+0%
942 Xeon W3550 4,587
+0%
943 Core i3-7350K 4,586
+0%
944 Core i5-2550K 4,586
+0%
945 Core i5-3450 4,586
946 Core i5-6440HQ 4,585
+-0%
947 Xeon W3570 4,585
+-0%
948 Core i3-1115G4E 4,584
+-0%
949 Xeon W-2102 4,583
-0.1%
950 Core i5-2500K 4,583
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-3450 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,616 Rank: 922
Rank Name Score Visual
918 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,618
+0%
919 Core i3-7300 4,617
+0%
920 Core i5-6287U 4,616
+0%
921 Core i5-3470 4,616
+0%
922 Core i5-3450 4,616
923 Xeon X5687 4,616
+0%
924 Core i5-7267U 4,615
+-0%
925 Xeon W3670 4,615
+-0%
926 Xeon D-1518 4,614
+-0%
927 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,613
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Core i5-3450 Details

Ranked #1025 in overall performance among 2060 CPUs, the Intel Core i5-3450 delivers a balanced mix of single-core and multi-core performance that remains relevant for basic computing tasks. Despite being an older processor from 2012, its 4686 multicore score and 4873 single-core score reflect solid performance for its era, especially considering its 22 nm manufacturing process and 65 W integrated graphics. As of March 2026, the i5-3450 is no longer competitive with modern processors, but it still holds its own in entry-level and budget systems where integrated graphics and low power consumption are priorities.

Designed on Intel's 22 nm architecture and based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, the Core i5-3450 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.5 GHz. It supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor is built for the FCLGA1155 socket and consumes 77 W under typical workloads. Its integrated HD Graphics 2500 GPU runs at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can boost to 1.1 GHz, supporting up to three displays simultaneously.

The Core i5-3450 supports a wide range of Intel-specific technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, along with virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for light virtualization and security-sensitive environments. It also includes Intel vPro, EIST, TXT, and Secure Key, offering enterprise-grade security and power management. Despite lacking ECC memory support, the processor remains a capable option for users who require reliable performance without a discrete GPU.

In benchmark testing, the i5-3450 achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 4798, placing it just ahead of older models like the Core i5-7267U and Core i3-1115G4E. Its single-core performance ranks at #1026, just behind the Xeon E3-1220 V2 and Core i5-5300U, while its multicore score of 4686 positions it behind the FX-6350 and Pentium Gold G5420T. This suggests that while it holds its own in single-threaded workloads, its multi-threaded performance is limited by its older architecture and lack of modern optimizations.

The processor's performance places it in the lower tier of current CPUs, well behind modern offerings like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, which score over 8,000 in single-core and 12,000 in multicore tests. However, for users upgrading from older systems or seeking a reliable, low-cost option for office productivity, web browsing, or light multimedia tasks, the Core i5-3450 remains a functional choice. Its compatibility with mainstream motherboards and support for PCIe 3.0 ensure it remains usable in modestly configured systems even in 2026.
Frequently Compared

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4 views

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 3 views

Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4 3 views

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 3 views

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4208 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4116T 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4114 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4112 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4110 1 view

Intel Core i5-3450

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3450
Model Number: i5-3450
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1155
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
Related News

AMD Unveils Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with 192MB L3 Cache – and Pragmata Reveals Switch 2 Performance Gap vs. PS5

AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, a 16-core CPU with dual 3D V-Cache and a total of 192 MB L3 cache, available star...

2 sources · 1 week ago

Intel Nova Lake-S with 44 Cores? Leak Suggests Cache Strategy Shift and New Wildcat Lake Generation

A leak suggests Intel's Nova Lake-S processors may shift from 42 to 44 cores, indicating a change in tile configuration...

2 sources · 4 days ago

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Available Before Launch – Lenovo Unveils New Legion Gaming Tablets

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition with dual 3D V-Cache is already available ahead of its official launch on April 22...

2 sources · 3 days ago

Intel Launches Core Series 3 'Wildcat Lake' – New AI-Powered CPUs for Budget Laptops and Edge Devices

Intel has officially launched the Core Series 3 'Wildcat Lake', a new CPU lineup for budget laptops and edge devices fea...

3 sources · 4 days ago

Intel Core Ultra 400 'Nova Lake': New Desktop CPUs with Up to 52 Cores and 288 MB Cache Unveiled

Intel is set to launch the Core Ultra 400 series, codenamed Nova Lake, for desktop systems featuring up to 52 cores and...

3 sources · 6 days ago

Login

Forgot your password?

Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.