Intel Core i5-480M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Core i5-480M

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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 i5-480M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,215 Rank: 1652
Rank Name Score Visual
1648 Core i5-450M 4,218
+0.1%
1649 Intel Pentium P6300 4,217
+0%
1650 Intel Core i5-450M 4,216
+0%
1651 Pentium B940 4,215
+0%
1652 Intel Core i5-480M 4,215
1653 Pentium B950 4,214
+-0%
1654 Celeron 1000M 4,214
+-0%
1655 Sempron 145 4,214
+-0%
1656 Celeron N4100 4,213
+-0%
1657 Pentium 3550M 4,213
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Core i5-480M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,353 Rank: 1569
Rank Name Score Visual
1565 Pentium G2130 4,356
+0.1%
1566 Phenom II N850 4,356
+0.1%
1567 Core i3-4010U 4,355
+0%
1568 Intel Pentium N3710 4,353
+0%
1569 Intel Core i5-480M 4,353
1570 Core i5-4210U 4,353
+0%
1571 FX-9800P 4,353
+0%
1572 FX-7600P 4,353
+0%
1573 Core i5-3339Y 4,353
+0%
1574 A6-7310 4,352
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Core i5-480M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,123 Rank: 1656
Rank Name Score Visual
1652 Phenom II X3 710 4,128
+0.1%
1653 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,127
+0.1%
1654 Phenom II N830 4,126
+0.1%
1655 Celeron J4105 4,125
+0%
1656 Intel Core i5-480M 4,123
1657 Athlon II X3 425 4,122
+-0%
1658 Phenom 9150e 4,122
+-0%
1659 A4-3300 4,119
-0.1%
1660 Intel Core i3-380M 4,118
-0.1%
1661 A10-4600M 4,118
-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 i5-480M 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 i5-480M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Core i5-480M Details

The Intel Core i5-480M, released in 2010, is a mobile processor built on the Westmere microarchitecture at a 32 nm process. As of March 2026, it is a legacy device, no longer relevant for modern computing demands. Despite its age, it remains a notable example of early dual-core mobile processors with integrated graphics and hyper-threading, designed for mainstream laptops of its era. It features a base clock of 2.67 GHz and can boost to 2.93 GHz with Turbo Boost, supported by a 2500 MT/s DMI 1.0 bus. With a 35 W TDP and a 65 W thermal envelope, it was engineered for balanced performance and power efficiency in thin-and-light laptops. The processor supports up to 8 GB of DDR3-1066 memory across two channels, with a maximum bandwidth of 15.88 GB/s.

The i5-480M is equipped with 2 cores and 4 threads, leveraging Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to improve multitasking performance. It includes 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and a shared 3 MiB L3 cache, providing sufficient data throughput for its time. The integrated Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) GPU operates at a base frequency of 500 MHz and can boost to 766 MHz, supporting up to two displays. It features 12 execution units and is capable of handling basic multimedia and light gaming workloads.

In terms of performance, the processor scores 4215 overall, ranking #1651 out of 2060 CPUs, with a single-core score of 4123 (#1656) and a multicore score of 4353 (#1568). These results place it just behind its immediate siblings like the Core i5-450M and Pentium P6300, but slightly ahead of lower-tier models such as the Celeron 1000M and Pentium B950. While it was competitive in its segment during the early 2010s, its performance is now outpaced by nearly all modern CPUs, even low-end models.

The processor supports a range of key technologies, including Intel VT-x, EIST, Turbo Boost 1.0, and Extended Page Tables, enabling virtualization, power management, and efficient memory handling. It also supports ECC memory, though this is more relevant in server or workstation environments. Despite its age, it remains a solid choice for legacy systems, educational use, or as a secondary device for basic productivity tasks.

Overall, the Intel Core i5-480M represents a transitional processor in Intel’s mobile lineup, bridging the gap between the older Core 2 Duo and the more advanced Core i5 series. While it lacks the raw power and efficiency of modern processors, it was a capable performer in its time and remains a benchmark for understanding the evolution of mobile computing.
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Intel Intel Core i5-480M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i5-480M
Family: Core
Series: i5-400
Model Number: i5-480M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2666.66 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2933.33 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2933.33 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (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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