Intel Core i5-2450M vs Intel Core i5-2520M

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Intel Core i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2520M

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-2450M and the Intel Core i5-2520M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-2450M 2 core processor released in Q1/2012 with the Intel Core i5-2520M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011.
Intel Core i5 (334) Family Intel Core i5 (334)
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
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2450M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-2520M clocks with 2.50 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-2450M Characteristic Intel Core i5-2520M
2 Cores 2
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
2.50 GHz Frequency 2.50 GHz
3.10 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.20 GHz

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 i5-2450M Characteristic Intel Core i5-2520M
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU Intel HD Graphics 3000
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
1.30 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.30 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

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-2450M, while the Intel Core i5-2520M supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-2450M Characteristic Intel Core i5-2520M
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1333
16 GB Max. Memory 16 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 3.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version 2.0
16 PCIe lanes 16
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i5-2450M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-2520M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-2450M Characteristic Intel Core i5-2520M
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
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-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2450M has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-2520M is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core i5-2450M Characteristic Intel Core i5-2520M
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
BGA 1023 Socket PPGA 988
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2012 Release date Q1/2011
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2450M (97%)
Intel Core i5-2520M (100%)
Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2450M (94%)
Intel Core i5-2520M (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 i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
533 (97%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
549 (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 i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
1042 (90%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1162 (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 i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
590 (99%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
596 (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 i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
1289 (96%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1339 (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 i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz
250 (100%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz
250 (100%)

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 i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
2064 (93%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
2230 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-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 i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
236 (95%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
248 (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 i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
682 (96%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
709 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
582 (100%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
1352 (100%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
190 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
491 (100%)

Devices using this processor

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