Intel Core i5-460M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Core i5-460M

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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 i5-460M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,228 Rank: 1628
Rank Name Score Visual
1624 Phenom 9150e 4,232
+0.1%
1625 Pentium 3825U 4,232
+0.1%
1626 Athlon II X4 620 4,230
+0%
1627 Athlon X2 240 4,230
+0%
1628 Intel Core i5-460M 4,228
1629 A10-9600P 4,228
+0%
1630 A4-3400 4,228
+0%
1631 Core i5-3339Y 4,227
+-0%
1632 Phenom II X4 905e 4,226
+-0%
1633 Athlon II X2 220 4,226
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Core i5-460M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,400 Rank: 1453
Rank Name Score Visual
1449 Core i7-3540M 4,401
+0%
1450 Core i5-5200U 4,401
+0%
1451 Core i3-2120T 4,401
+0%
1452 Core i5-670 4,401
+0%
1453 Intel Core i5-460M 4,400
1454 Celeron N2840 4,400
+0%
1455 Phenom II X3 B73 4,400
+0%
1456 A8-3870 4,399
+-0%
1457 Phenom 9600 4,399
+-0%
1458 Core i3-3240T 4,399
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Core i5-460M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,113 Rank: 1665
Rank Name Score Visual
1661 A10-4600M 4,118
+0.1%
1662 A9-9410 4,118
+0.1%
1663 Athlon 7750 4,118
+0.1%
1664 Pentium 2117U 4,117
+0.1%
1665 Intel Core i5-460M 4,113
1666 Celeron 2950M 4,113
+0%
1667 Core i3-380M 4,113
+0%
1668 Xeon 5150 4,113
+0%
1669 A6-5350M 4,113
+0%
1670 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,110
-0.1%

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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 i5-460M 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 i5-460M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Core i5-460M Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-460M remains a relic of the early 2010s, a mobile processor designed for laptops during the transition from dual-core to quad-threaded computing. Built on Intel's 32 nm Westmere microarchitecture, this processor was released as part of the Arrandale family, a refined evolution of the Nehalem design. With a base clock of 2.53 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 2.8 GHz, the i5-460M leverages Intel's Turbo Boost 1.0 to enhance performance under load, while its 65 W TDP reflects a balance between power efficiency and thermal constraints typical of mobile systems from that era. The chip features two cores and four threads via Hyper-Threading, supported by a 3 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, providing modest multitasking capability for the time. It supports DDR3-1066 memory across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and a peak bandwidth of 15.88 GB/s.

The integrated HD Graphics (Ironlake) GPU operates at a base frequency of 500 MHz, boosting to 766 MHz during peak performance, and includes 12 execution units capable of driving up to two displays simultaneously. While this GPU was adequate for basic multimedia and light gaming in its day, it falls far short of modern integrated graphics solutions. The processor supports a wide range of Intel-specific technologies, including Intel VT-x, Enhanced SpeedStep, and Extended Page Tables, enabling virtualization and power management features essential for mobile platforms. However, it lacks ECC memory support, a feature often found in more business-oriented or server-grade CPUs.

In terms of benchmark performance, the i5-460M achieves an overall score of 4,228, ranking #1,628 out of 2,060 processors in the dataset. Its single-core score of 4,113 places it at #1,665, while its multicore score of 4,400 lands at #1,453. These results highlight that while the processor performs competently in single-threaded workloads, its multicore performance is more competitive, likely due to its Hyper-Threading implementation. It trails behind newer Intel and AMD processors such as the Core i3-2120T and Core i5-670, yet outperforms older AMD Athlon and Intel Pentium models from the same era. When compared to the top 50 CPUs, the i5-460M is significantly behind leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,000, underscoring the vast performance gap between current and legacy hardware.

Despite its age, the i5-460M holds niche relevance for retro computing, vintage system restoration, or low-power embedded applications where compatibility and stability outweigh raw performance. Its 32 nm process and mobile-specific packaging (rPGA-988A and BGA-1288) limit its use in modern desktops or servers. For users seeking a capable machine today, the processor’s performance is insufficient for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, or modern gaming. However, as a historical example of early quad-threaded mobile design, it serves as a reminder of how far CPU technology has advanced in the past decade.
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Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i5-460M
Family: Core
Series: i5-400
Model Number: i5-460M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2533.33 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2799.99 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2799.99 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 19x (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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