Intel Core i5-2520M
About processor
The Intel Core i5-2520M is a mobile processor from the Sandy Bridge series, built on 32nm technology. With a total of 2 cores and 4 threads, it offers a balance between performance and power efficiency for laptops and other mobile devices.
In terms of real-world performance, the i5-2520M is capable of handling everyday tasks with ease. Its Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 475 and Multi Core score of 934 reflect its ability to handle multitasking and demanding applications without lagging or slowing down.
The processor is well-suited for a variety of tasks, including web browsing, office productivity, and even light gaming. Its efficient design also means that it doesn't drain the battery quickly, making it an attractive option for portable devices.
While the i5-2520M may not be the most powerful processor on the market, it offers a good balance of performance and power efficiency for everyday use. Overall, it's a reliable choice for anyone in need of a capable mobile processor.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
January 2011
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i5-2520M
Code Name
Sandy Bridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
3.20 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
PPGA988
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100 C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3 1066/1333
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
16 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
21.3 GB/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.30 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
475
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
934
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
531
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1172
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1355
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
2226
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core