Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-450M vs Intel Core i5-520M


Intel Core i5-450M Mobile CPU Processor
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Intel Core i5-520M CPU Processor
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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i5-450M
Core i5-520M
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Intel Core i5-450M was a mobile processor with 2 cores. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the Arrandale architecture with Socket G1. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 4 threads.
The processor is locked for overclocking. The total number of cores - 2, threads - 4. Maximum processor clock frequency - 2.93 GHz. The maximum temperature is 105 ° C. Technological process - 32 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 512 KB, L3 - 3072 KB.
Package Size
Height
1.5 in.
1.5 in.
Width
1.5 in.
1.5 in.
Depth
0.15 in.
0.15 in.
Weight
0.5 lbs.
0.5 lbs.
Details
Socket
PGA988
PGA988/BGA1288
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Mobile
Mobile
Code Name
Arrandale
Arrandale
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i5-450M Mobile CPU Processor
  • Bought this to upgrade my Toshiba laptop. Easy to install.
  • Thanks to it's PGA socket, you can't really mess up when installing it. Perfect.
  • The CPU is easy to install. I like it.
  • Installation is very simple. The perfect beginner CPU.
  • Easy to install and runs like a champ. Grab this!
Intel Core i5-520M CPU Processor
  • Good CPU for my old notebook. Easy installed.
  • Easily installed in my old Toshiba.
  • Works great, installed smoothly.
  • Good socket for different laptops.
  • It was hard to install this chip.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
2
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
2.66 GHz
2.93 GHz
Max TDP
35 W
35 W
Max Temperature
105 °C
105 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i5-450M Mobile CPU Processor
  • This is a perfect deal for the money. A little, fast, and low energy.
  • I now have a blazing fast new computer. Fast for cheap.
  • It is very fast. Good for basic functions.
  • Super fast for the price. I recommend this.
  • Kind of a trash processor. Very slow!
Intel Core i5-520M CPU Processor
  • Good TDP for mobile CPU.
  • Works great, not hot. I like Intel's CPU!
  • Good energy efficiency.
  • 2 powerful cores, cope with any work task.
  • Useless graphics at our days.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
512 kB
512 kB
L3 Cache Size
3000 kB
3000 kB
Max Memory Size
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
17.1 GB/s
17.1 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i5-450M Mobile CPU Processor
  • This processor works fine with my 8 GB DDR3 memory type.
  • A good CPU for the price. Great works with my 2 x 4 GB memory DDR3 type.
  • It's a good beginners CPU for sure. Good memory support on this one.
  • Works fine with Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 memory.
  • I am very pleased with it. Supported DDR3 type of memory.
Intel Core i5-520M CPU Processor
  • This model has good memory speed.
  • A working processor with a good memory, at a reasonable price.
  • 3MB of cache is more than enough in such a processor.
  • Support of DDR3 memory, pretty good.
  • 17.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, modern processors have 20 or more.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
10.1
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
766 MHz
766 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
500 MHz
500 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation
Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link

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