Intel Core i5-430M

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

4,043 Rank: 1849
Rank Name Score Visual
1845 Core i3-3217U 4,046
+0.1%
1846 E2-3000M 4,046
+0.1%
1847 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,046
+0.1%
1848 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,045
+0%
1849 Intel Core i5-430M 4,043
1850 Intel Celeron P4600 4,040
-0.1%
1851 Celeron 2980U 4,040
-0.1%
1852 Pentium 997 4,038
-0.1%
1853 Phenom X4 9850 4,038
-0.1%
1854 Core 2 Duo T5850 4,036
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

4,326 Rank: 1668
Rank Name Score Visual
1664 Core i3-3227U 4,327
+0%
1665 A4-3400 4,327
+0%
1666 Core i5-450M 4,327
+0%
1667 Phenom X4 9750 4,327
+0%
1668 Intel Core i5-430M 4,326
1669 Core i5-3230M 4,326
+0%
1670 Pentium E6600 4,326
+0%
1671 A8-7410 4,326
+0%
1672 Atom Z3740 4,326
+0%
1673 Phenom X4 9550 4,326
+0%

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Singlecore Score

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

3,854 Rank: 1858
Rank Name Score Visual
1854 E1-6010 3,865
+0.3%
1855 Athlon II M300 3,864
+0.3%
1856 A6-7000 3,863
+0.2%
1857 E1-1500 3,861
+0.2%
1858 Intel Core i5-430M 3,854
1859 Celeron 2980U 3,854
+0%
1860 Pentium J4205 3,849
-0.1%
1861 Celeron N3350 3,848
-0.2%
1862 Celeron E1500 3,848
-0.2%
1863 Phenom X4 9850 3,841
-0.3%

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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 Intel Core i5-430M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

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

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Physics & Compute

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

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Intel Core i5-430M Details

The Intel Core i5-430M represents a significant step in Intel's mobile processor lineup, designed for mainstream laptops during the early 2010s. Built on the Westmere microarchitecture at a 32 nm process, this CPU was released as part of the Calpella platform and targeted mobile users who required a balance of performance and power efficiency. With a base clock of 2.27 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.53 GHz, the processor leverages Intel's Turbo Boost 1.0 technology to deliver dynamic performance when needed. Despite its age—now over a decade old—the i5-430M remains notable for its integrated graphics and dual-core design with hyper-threading, offering a glimpse into Intel's transition toward more efficient mobile computing.

The processor features a 2.27 GHz base clock, a 35 W TDP, and supports DDR3-1066 memory with up to 8 GB of capacity. It includes 3 MB of L3 cache and 0.5 MB of L2 cache, distributed across two cores, and operates on the DMI 1.0 bus at 2.5 GT/s. The integrated HD Graphics (Ironlake) GPU runs at a base frequency of 500 MHz, with a burst frequency of 766 MHz, supporting up to two display outputs. This combination made the i5-430M suitable for basic multimedia tasks, light productivity, and casual gaming in its era.

In benchmark testing, the i5-430M achieves an overall score of 4043, placing it at #1849 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 3854 ranks it #1858, while its multicore score of 4326 lands it at #1668. These results show that the processor is competitive with some modern low-power and budget CPUs, though it falls well behind current-generation high-end processors. It ranks just above the Intel Celeron P4600 and below the Core 2 Duo E4500, indicating its position as a mid-tier performer from its generation.

The i5-430M supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including Enhanced SpeedStep, VT-x virtualization, and Intel's Extended Page Tables for improved virtualization performance. It also supports ECC memory, although this is more relevant to server and workstation use cases. Despite its age, the processor remains a solid example of Intel's mobile design philosophy during the Westmere era, balancing performance, power efficiency, and integrated graphics.

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-430M is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing projects, or educational purposes. While it cannot compete with modern multi-core processors in performance, its reliability and historical significance make it a relevant case study in the evolution of mobile CPUs. For users seeking basic functionality on older hardware, it remains a viable, albeit outdated, option.
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Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i5-430M
Family: Core
Series: i5-400
Model Number: i5-430M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2266.66 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2533.33 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2533.33 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Westmere
Core Name: Arrandale
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 37
Package: rPGA-988A and BGA-1288
Chipset: Ibex
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 15.88 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 766 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.38 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST VT-x EPT Flex Memory TBT 1.0 FMA BPT
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