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Intel Core i5-2450M

G2 (988B)DDR32C / 4T35WSandy Bridge32nmunknown

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Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores2

Total Threads4

Base Clock2.50 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 25.0xx

CodenameSandy Bridge

MicroarchitectureSandy Bridge

Process Node32nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size149.0 mm²

Transistors0.62 billion

Production Statusunknown

Market SegmentMobile

Launch DateJan 1, 2012

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2AVXEISTIntel 64XD bitVT-xHTTTurbo BoostAES-NISmart Cache

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About This Product

The Intel Core i5-2450M is a dual-core, quad-thread mobile processor from the Sandy Bridge generation, operating at 2.5 GHz. It includes integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics, suitable for basic display output and very light tasks. At its current price, it offers minimal performance for modern applications and is significantly outclassed by newer, similarly priced mobile CPUs.

Best for: Legacy laptop repair

Pros

Low power consumption for mobile devices
Integrated graphics for basic display
Suitable for very light office tasks

Cons

Poor performance for modern applications
Integrated graphics unsuitable for gaming
Outdated architecture and low core count

Verdict
“Only consider for replacing a failed CPU in an old laptop for basic use.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Cinebench R23Geekbench 6PassMark

Render Workloads

Cinebench R23

Single-Core

58225%

Multi-Core

1,3523%

Cross-Platform

Geekbench 6

Single-Core

45314%

Multi-Core

8724%

Based on 495 user submissions.

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

2,0783%

Single-Thread

50%

PassMark rank: #3,596

Value & Efficiency

How much output you get per watt and per dollar

These derived metrics use Cinebench R23 multi-core performance to keep the value calculation consistent across the catalog.

Performance per Watt

38.6 pts/W

Performance per Dollar

17.1 pts/$

Popular Comparisons

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Athlon II X4 620e

Closest Rival

vs AMD Athlon II X4 620e

Multi-core 1,288 · $72

"71% better single-core, 5% better multi-core, similar price"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a sidegrade at best, and likely a downgrade for single-threaded tasks. The i5-2450M has better single-core performance and integrated graphics, while the Athlon II X4 620e is an older architecture with higher power consumption and no integrated graphics. Not worth the money or effort.

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Xeon X3440

Budget Alternative

vs Intel Xeon X3440

Multi-core 2,256 · $17

"27% better single-core, 40% slower multi-core, $76 more expensive"

Upgrade Verdict

This is not an upgrade path. The Core i5-2450M uses a G2 (988B) socket, while the Xeon X3440 uses an LGA 1156 socket. They are incompatible, making this upgrade impossible.

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-1600

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-1866

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

4x4GBDDR3-2400

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Compatible CPU Coolers (0)

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