Core i5 M 450

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5 M 450

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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 M 450 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,567 Rank: 1220
Rank Name Score Visual
1216 Xeon E3-1235 4,572
+0.1%
1217 Xeon W3580 4,571
+0.1%
1218 Core i5-3320M 4,570
+0.1%
1219 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,568
+0%
1220 Core i5 M 450 4,567
1221 Core i5-3335S 4,565
+-0%
1222 Athlon X4 950 4,565
+-0%
1223 Core M-5Y70 4,564
-0.1%
1224 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,564
-0.1%
1225 Core i7-870 4,564
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5 M 450 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,429 Rank: 1387
Rank Name Score Visual
1383 FX-8800P 4,431
+0%
1384 Phenom II X4 B60 4,430
+0%
1385 A8-6500 4,430
+0%
1386 Intel Core i5-540M 4,429
+0%
1387 Core i5 M 450 4,429
1388 Pentium Silver J5040 4,429
+0%
1389 Celeron B830 4,428
+-0%
1390 Athlon II X3 455 4,428
+-0%
1391 Core i7-3689Y 4,428
+-0%
1392 Phenom II X4 960T 4,427
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5 M 450 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,659 Rank: 1172
Rank Name Score Visual
1168 Core i5-2510E 4,669
+0.2%
1169 Xeon D-1567 4,664
+0.1%
1170 Core i5 760 4,662
+0.1%
1171 A10-9700E 4,660
+0%
1172 Core i5 M 450 4,659
1173 Xeon X3460 4,658
+-0%
1174 A12-9800E 4,656
-0.1%
1175 Xeon X5677 4,652
-0.2%
1176 Xeon X5660 4,650
-0.2%
1177 Core i3-2105 4,650
-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 M 450 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5 M 450 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5 M 450 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core i5 M 450 Details

The Core i5 M 450, released in 2010, stands as a relic from the early days of Intel's Nehalem architecture, designed for mobile computing. Despite its age, it remains notable for its dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, enabling four threads of execution, and its relatively high single-core performance for its time. With a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.66 GHz, the processor delivers a balanced performance profile suitable for light multitasking and basic productivity workloads. Built on a 32 nm process and housed in a PGA988 socket, the i5-450M operates at a modest 35 W TDP, making it efficient for laptops of its era.

It supports DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1066 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and a memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. The integrated Intel HD Graphics provide modest GPU performance, clocked at 500 MHz with a burst frequency of 766 MHz and capable of driving up to two displays. The processor includes support for advanced features such as AES-NI encryption, AVX2, and VT-x virtualization, ensuring it remains compatible with older software and operating systems. In benchmark testing, the Core i5 M 450 achieves an overall score of 4567, ranking #1220 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4659 (#1172) and a multicore score of 4429 (#1386).

These results place it firmly in the lower tier of modern performance benchmarks, especially when compared to today’s top-tier CPUs, which exceed 8000 in single-core and 12000 in multicore performance. Its strongest category is single-core performance, where it outperforms many older quad-core processors but trails significantly behind current-generation chips. The processor's multicore performance is notably weaker, reflecting its outdated architecture and lack of modern optimization. As of March 2026, the Core i5 M 450 is best suited for legacy systems, low-demand applications, or educational purposes where modern performance is not required.

While it is no longer viable for gaming or content creation, it remains a reliable option for basic office tasks and web browsing in older laptops.
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Intel Core i5 M 450

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5 M 450
Model Number: i5-450M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Socket: PGA988
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 766 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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