Intel Core i5-2430M vs Intel Core i7-2670QM

Last updated: 2024-04-16

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i5-2430M		Intel Core i7-2670QM
CPU comparison Intel Core i5-2430M or Intel Core i7-2670QM - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results. The Intel Core i5-2430M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2430M was released in Q4/2011. The Intel Core i7-2670QM has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2670QM was released in Q4/2011.

Intel Core i5 (334)	Family	Intel Core i7 (299)
Intel Core i 2000M (46)	CPU group	Intel Core i 2000M (46)
2	Generation	2
Sandy Bridge H	Architecture	Sandy Bridge H
Notebook	Segment	Notebook
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i5-2430M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.00 GHz). The Intel Core i7-2670QM has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.10 GHz).
Intel Core i5-2430M	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-2670QM
2	Cores	4
4	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	No
2.40 GHz	Frequency	2.20 GHz
3.00 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	3.10 GHz
--	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	--


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i5-2430M	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-2670QM
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
Intel HD Graphics 3000	GPU	Intel HD Graphics 3000
0.65 GHz	GPU frequency	0.65 GHz
1.20 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.10 GHz
6	GPU Generation	6
32 nm	Technology	32 nm
2	Max. displays	2
12	Compute units	12
96	Shader	96
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
2 GB	Max. GPU Memory	2 GB
10.1	DirectX Version	10.1

Hardware codec support A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Intel HD Graphics 3000	GPU	Intel HD Graphics 3000
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-2430M supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2670QM can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Core i5-2430M	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-2670QM
DDR3-1333	Memory	DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
16 GB	Max. Memory	32 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	21.3 GB/s
No	ECC	No
--	L2 Cache	--
3.00 MB	L3 Cache	6.00 MB
2.0	PCIe version	2.0
16	PCIe lanes	16
8.0 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	8.0 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-2430M has a TDP of 35 W, that of the Intel Core i7-2670QM is 45 W.
Intel Core i5-2430M	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-2670QM
35 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	45 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i5-2430M has a 3.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-2670QM cache has a total of 6.00 MB.

Intel Core i5-2430M	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-2670QM
32 nm	Technology	32 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
PPGA 988	Socket	PGA 988
VT-x, VT-x EPT	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2011	Release date	Q4/2011
--	Release price	280 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2430M (97%)

Intel Core i7-2670QM (100%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2430M (56%)

Intel Core i7-2670QM (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	525 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz	527 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1025 (58%)
	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz	1764 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	581 (93%)
	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz	622 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1259 (55%)
	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz	2302 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i5-2430M Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.20 GHz	230 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-2670QM Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz	211 (92%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2060 (55%)
	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz	3750 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	655 (55%)
	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz	1201 (100%)

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