Core i5 680

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5 680

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

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5 680 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,694 Rank: 967
Rank Name Score Visual
963 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,698
+0.1%
964 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,698
+0.1%
965 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,696
+0%
966 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,695
+0%
967 Intel Core i3-380UM 4,693
+-0%
968 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,693
+-0%
969 Core i7-4710MQ 4,693
+-0%
970 Core i3-9100TE 4,693
+-0%
971 Core i7-2820QM 4,692
+-0%
972 Core i7-3612QM 4,692
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5 680 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

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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 680 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5 680 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

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Core i5 680 Details

The Intel Core i5-680, released in 2010 as part of the Nehalem microarchitecture family, stands as a relic of a bygone era in desktop computing. Though long surpassed by modern processors, it retains historical significance as one of the early mainstream CPUs to feature Hyper-Threading and integrated graphics. As of early 2026, the processor is over 15 years old, placing it far outside the current competitive landscape. Its 32 nm manufacturing process and FCLGA1156 socket are now obsolete, and its performance is a fraction of today’s top-tier offerings.

Despite its age, the Core i5-680 delivers a balanced design with two physical cores and four threads, thanks to Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base clock of 3.6 GHz with a turbo frequency of 3.86 GHz, enabling decent single-threaded performance for its time. The processor supports DDR3 1066/1333 memory across two channels, achieving a maximum memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s. It also features a 4 MB L3 cache, which helps maintain efficiency in multitasking and memory-intensive applications.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU runs at a base frequency of 733 MHz and can boost to 1.05 GHz, supporting up to two displays and providing basic multimedia capabilities. While this GPU is no match for modern discrete solutions, it allowed users to forgo a separate graphics card for light tasks and office work. The 73 W TDP reflects a relatively high power draw by today’s standards, especially considering its limited performance ceiling.

In benchmarking terms, the Core i5-680 scores 4,694 in multicore performance, placing it at #967 out of 2060 processors in the database. It ranks slightly above some older dual-core processors like the Core i3-380UM and the Xeon E3-1225 v2, but trails behind nearly all contemporary CPUs. In single-core performance, it holds a modest position, far behind current leaders like the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D. This performance gap underscores the processor’s limitations in today’s demanding software environments.

Technologically, the Core i5-680 supports a wide range of features, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x virtualization, along with EIST for power management. It also includes vPro and TXT technologies, making it suitable for enterprise environments during its lifecycle. However, its lack of support for modern memory types and PCIe 3.0 limits its relevance today.

In conclusion, the Core i5-680 is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing, or as a low-cost upgrade for basic desktop tasks. It remains a testament to Intel’s early foray into multi-threaded consumer processors, but its performance is now largely obsolete in the face of modern hardware advancements. For users seeking modern performance, this processor serves more as a historical artifact than a practical solution.

Intel Core i5 680

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5 680
Model Number: i5-680
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1156
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 73 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 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

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