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Intel Core i5-2450M vs Intel Core i7-2670QM
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| Intel Core i5-2450M | Intel Core i7-2670QM | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-2450M and the Intel Core i7-2670QM 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 i7-2670QM which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011. |
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| 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 | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 i7-2670QM clocks with 2.20 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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| Intel Core i5-2450M | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2670QM |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 2.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
| 3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.10 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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. |
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| Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| 0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
| 1.30 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 supportA 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. |
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| 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 & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-2450M, while the Intel Core i7-2670QM supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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| Intel Core i5-2450M | 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 ManagementThe Intel Core i5-2450M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-2670QM is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Intel Core i5-2450M | 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 detailsThe Intel Core i5-2450M has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-2670QM is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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| Intel Core i5-2450M | 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 |
| BGA 1023 | 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 |
| Q1/2012 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
| -- | Release price | 280 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Core i5-2450M | Intel Core i7-2670QM |
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