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Intel Core i5-2430M Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i5-2430M
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.8 (8 reviews)

Last updated: 2023-04-12

The Intel Core i5-2430M is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q4/2011. The Intel Core i5-2430M is based on the 2. generation of the Intel Core i5 series and requires a mainboard with the socket PPGA 988. The Intel Core i5-2430M scores 581 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,259 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i5-2430M
Family:	Intel Core i5 (336)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 2000M (46)
Architecture:	Sandy Bridge H
Technology:	32 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	2
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i5-2430M clock with 2.40 GHz (3.00 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 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.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 3000, the Intel Core i5-2430M has an build in graphic solution. It has 12 SM processors, which have a total of 96 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 3000
GPU frequency:	0.65 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.20 GHz
Compute units:	12
Shader:	96
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q1/2011

Max. displays:	2
Generation:	6
Direct X:	10.1
Technology:	32 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-2430M supports up to 16 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

DDR3-1333	21.3 GB/s
Max. Memory:	16 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i5-2430M has a TDP of 35 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	35 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2430M has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	32 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	PPGA 988
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	3.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date:	Q4/2011
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz (3.00 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-2430M have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

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 i5-2510E 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	527
	Intel Core i5-2515E 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	527
	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz	527
	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	525
	Intel Pentium J6426 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	525
	Intel Core i5-2435M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	525
	Intel Core i3-4010U 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	522

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 Celeron N4100 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1034
	Intel Core i7-3517U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1031
	Intel Core i5-4202Y 2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz	1030
	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1025
	Intel Core i5-2435M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1025
	Intel Atom x6425RE 4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz	1021
	Intel Atom x6427FE 4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz	1021

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 i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	586
	Intel Core i3-7100U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	585
	Intel Core i5-2435M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	584
	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	581
	Intel Core i7-2635QM 4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz	579
	Intel Pentium Gold 5405U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	579
	Intel Core i7-2630QM 4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz	575

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 Celeron 7305 5C 6T @ 1.10 GHz	1262
	Intel Core m3-6Y30 2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz	1262
	Intel Core i5-2435M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1260
	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1259
	Intel Pentium J4205 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1255
	Intel Core i3-4000M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1255
	Intel Core i5-2415M 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	1251

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.


	AMD A6-5400B AMD Radeon HD 7540D @ 0.64 GHz	246
	AMD A6-5400K AMD Radeon HD 7540D @ 0.64 GHz	246
	Intel Core i5-3610ME Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 0.95 GHz	243
	Intel Core i5-2430M Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.20 GHz	230
	Intel Core i3-3120ME Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 0.90 GHz	230
	Intel Core i3-3217UE Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 0.90 GHz	230
	Intel Core i5-2410M Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.20 GHz	230

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 i5-2415M 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	2078
	Intel Core i5-2450M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	2064
	Intel Celeron 6305 2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz	2062
	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2060
	Intel Core i5-2435M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2060
	AMD A4-5100 4C 4T @ 1.55 GHz	2060
	AMD A8-3500M 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2052

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 Pentium Gold 5405U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	666
	AMD A8-7650K 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	665
	Intel Celeron N4100 4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz	664
	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	655
	Intel Core i3-4000M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	648
	Intel Core i5-4210U 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	646
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	643

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,883 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,817 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,509 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,476 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,154 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,456 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
743 entries

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