Core i5-430M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-430M

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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 i5-430M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,182 Rank: 1704
Rank Name Score Visual
1700 Pentium 2117U 4,185
+0.1%
1701 Pentium E5400 4,185
+0.1%
1702 A8-5550M 4,183
+0%
1703 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,183
+0%
1704 Core i5-430M 4,182
1705 Xeon W3503 4,181
+-0%
1706 Core M-5Y10a 4,180
+-0%
1707 A6-5350M 4,179
-0.1%
1708 Core i3-370M 4,177
-0.1%
1709 A8-5557M 4,176
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-430M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,320 Rank: 1689
Rank Name Score Visual
1685 Celeron B820 4,320
+0%
1686 A9-9420 4,320
+0%
1687 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,320
+0%
1688 Athlon II X2 215 4,320
+0%
1689 Core i5-430M 4,320
1690 Core i3-380M 4,320
+0%
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%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-430M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,090 Rank: 1686
Rank Name Score Visual
1682 Celeron E3300 4,095
+0.1%
1683 Pentium B950 4,092
+0%
1684 Phenom II X4 820 4,092
+0%
1685 Phenom II X4 910e 4,090
+0%
1686 Core i5-430M 4,090
1687 Core 2 Duo E8400 4,089
+-0%
1688 Phenom II P960 4,086
-0.1%
1689 Phenom II P940 4,086
-0.1%
1690 Phenom II X3 B73 4,085
-0.1%
1691 A8-7200P 4,084
-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 i5-430M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,504 Rank: 1507
Rank Name Score Visual
1503 Xeon W3505 4,504
+0%
1504 Core i3-3217U 4,504
+0%
1505 A4-6210 4,504
+0%
1506 E2-7110 4,504
+0%
1507 Core i5-430M 4,504
1508 Core i3-380M 4,504
+0%
1509 A8-3550MX 4,504
+0%
1510 Core i5-2557M 4,503
+-0%
1511 Pentium G620 4,503
+-0%
1512 A6-5400K 4,503
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-430M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,471 Rank: 1528
Rank Name Score Visual
1524 Athlon II X2 255 4,471
+0%
1525 Core i3-3227U 4,471
+0%
1526 Celeron G1820T 4,471
+0%
1527 Celeron G1620T 4,471
+0%
1528 Core i5-430M 4,471
1529 Pentium E6700 4,470
+-0%
1530 Pentium E5800 4,470
+-0%
1531 Phenom II X2 545 4,470
+-0%
1532 Pentium E6600 4,470
+-0%
1533 Core i3-380M 4,470
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-430M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,485 Rank: 1507
Rank Name Score Visual
1503 Core i3-2375M 4,485
+0%
1504 Phenom II X2 565 4,485
+0%
1505 Pentium 4410Y 4,485
+0%
1506 Pentium G640T 4,485
+0%
1507 Core i5-430M 4,485
1508 Celeron 3865U 4,484
+-0%
1509 Celeron G540 4,484
+-0%
1510 A6-9500E 4,484
+-0%
1511 Celeron 2950M 4,484
+-0%
1512 Pentium B970 4,483
+-0%

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Core i5-430M Details

The Intel Core i5-430M represents a significant step in the evolution of mobile computing, marking a transition toward more capable and efficient processors for laptops. Released in January 2010, this processor is part of Intel's Arrandale architecture, which was designed to deliver improved performance and power efficiency over previous generations. As of early 2026, the Core i5-430M is considered a legacy device, having been out of production for over a decade, but it still holds relevance in understanding the progression of mobile CPU design.

Built on a 32 nm process and featuring a die area of 81 mm², the Core i5-430M integrates 382 million transistors into its design. It operates at a base frequency of 2.267 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 2.534 GHz, allowing it to adapt to workload demands. The processor includes two cores and supports simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling the thread count to four. This enables the Core i5-430M to handle multitasking and parallel workloads more efficiently than its predecessors.

The Core i5-430M is packaged in a rPGA socket, specifically designed for mobile platforms, and uses Socket G1 for compatibility with laptops of that era. It supports DDR3 memory, with a maximum capacity and bandwidth that reflect the technological standards of its time. The processor’s TDP of 35 W provides a balance between performance and power consumption, making it suitable for mainstream laptops that required both efficiency and performance.

Integrated graphics are present on certain motherboards via chipset features, though the Core i5-430M itself does not include a dedicated GPU. This means that graphics performance is limited to basic tasks and light multimedia use. The processor supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, and SSE4.2, ensuring compatibility with software from its era and beyond. Additionally, it supports Intel’s virtualization technologies, such as VT-x and VT-d, as well as Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) for power management.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-430M achieves an overall score of 4182, placing it at #1704 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score is 4090, ranking #1685, while its multicore score stands at 4320, ranking #1685. This indicates that the processor performs reasonably well in single-threaded applications but lags behind modern CPUs in multicore performance. In comparison to other processors in the same score range, it competes with low-end mobile and desktop chips from the early 2010s, such as the Pentium G2020 and A6-7400K.

Given its age and performance characteristics, the Core i5-430M is best suited for basic computing tasks, such as web browsing, office applications, and light multimedia consumption. It is no longer viable for modern gaming or demanding productivity workloads. However, it remains a notable example of Intel’s efforts to enhance mobile performance during a pivotal period in computing history.
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Intel Core i5-430M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-430M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2267 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Core Name: Arrandale
Socket: Socket G1
Package: rPGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d
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