Core i5 M 450 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.