Intel Core i5-450M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Core i5-450M

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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 i5-450M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,216 Rank: 1650
Rank Name Score Visual
1646 Core 2 Duo P9600 4,218
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1647 A6-9200 4,218
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1648 Core i5-450M 4,218
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1649 Intel Pentium P6300 4,217
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1650 Intel Core i5-450M 4,216
1651 Pentium B940 4,215
+-0%
1652 Intel Core i5-480M 4,215
+-0%
1653 Pentium B950 4,214
+-0%
1654 Celeron 1000M 4,214
+-0%
1655 Sempron 145 4,214
+-0%

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Multicore Score

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

4,383 Rank: 1496
Rank Name Score Visual
1492 Athlon II X4 605e 4,385
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1493 Xeon X5472 4,384
+0%
1494 A6-3670 4,384
+0%
1495 Xeon E5430 4,384
+0%
1496 Intel Core i5-450M 4,383
1497 Celeron G1830 4,383
+0%
1498 A10-5757M 4,383
+0%
1499 Celeron G3900T 4,382
+-0%
1500 Intel Core i5-520M 4,382
+-0%
1501 Phenom II X3 705e 4,382
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Singlecore Score

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

4,105 Rank: 1677
Rank Name Score Visual
1673 Pentium P6200 4,107
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1674 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,107
+0%
1675 Celeron G1610T 4,107
+0%
1676 Core i3-2312M 4,106
+0%
1677 Intel Core i5-450M 4,105
1678 Core i5-4202Y 4,105
+0%
1679 Phenom II X4 B93 4,105
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1680 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,102
-0.1%
1681 Celeron E3400 4,101
-0.1%
1682 Celeron E3300 4,095
-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 Intel Core i5-450M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

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Physics & Compute

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

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Intel Core i5-450M Details

The Intel Core i5-450M stands as a dual-core mobile processor from Intel's Arrandale generation, released in 2010 as part of the Calpella platform. Built on a 32 nm Westmere microarchitecture, it represents a transitional design that introduced integrated graphics and improved power efficiency for laptops of its era. Though dated by modern standards, the i5-450M was competitive for its time, offering a balance of performance and thermal management suitable for mainstream notebooks. As of March 2026, it is well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the legacy category, yet it remains a relevant reference point when assessing historical performance trends.

At its core, the i5-450M features two physical cores with four threads enabled via Hyper-Threading, running at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and boosting up to 2.67 GHz. It includes 3 MiB of L3 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, with a 2500 MT/s DMI 1.0 bus connecting to the Ibex Peak chipset. The processor operates at a 35 W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops. It supports up to 8 GB of DDR3-1066 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 15.88 GiB/s.

The integrated HD Graphics (Ironlake) GPU operates at 500 MHz base frequency and can burst to 766 MHz, featuring 12 execution units. It supports up to two displays, which was sufficient for basic multimedia and office use. While not capable of modern gaming or content creation, it provided acceptable performance for video playback and light graphics tasks at the time of its release.

The i5-450M supports key technologies such as Intel Turbo Boost 1.0, Enhanced SpeedStep, VT-x, and Extended Page Tables, ensuring a solid foundation for virtualization and power efficiency. It also supports ECC memory, although this is typically limited to server or workstation environments and is rarely found in consumer mobile devices.

In benchmarking terms, the processor scores 4216 overall, with a single-core score of 4105 and a multicore score of 4383. These results place it at #1650 in overall performance, #1677 in single-core, and #1496 in multicore across 2060 CPUs. It sits just behind the Intel Core i5-480M and slightly ahead of the Pentium B940, indicating a competitive position within its generation. The processor's multicore performance is its strongest attribute, slightly outperforming its single-core score, which suggests it benefits more from multi-threaded workloads than from raw clock speed.

Compared to the top-tier CPUs of today, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, the i5-450M is vastly outpaced in both single-core and multicore performance, with a gap measured in thousands of points. However, within its own market segment and era, it delivered a capable and efficient computing experience, especially for users who needed portability without sacrificing too much performance.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i5-450M is a relic of the early 2010s but remains a notable example of Intel's mobile architecture evolution. While obsolete by modern standards, it served as a benchmark for mainstream mobile computing and demonstrated the benefits of integrated graphics and multi-threading in laptops. It is best suited today for educational purposes, legacy system maintenance, or as a reference in performance analysis of older hardware.
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Intel Intel Core i5-450M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i5-450M
Family: Core
Series: i5-400
Model Number: i5-450M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2399.99 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2666.66 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2666.66 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Westmere
Core Name: Arrandale
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 37
Package: rPGA-988A
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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