Intel Core i5-480M
About processor
The Intel Core i5-480M processor is a solid choice for a mobile platform, offering a good balance of performance and energy efficiency. With a code name of Arrandale and built on a 32nm technology, it features 2 cores and 4 threads, making it capable of handling multitasking and demanding applications. The 3MB of L3 cache also helps in improving overall system responsiveness.
The integrated graphics model is a bonus for certain motherboards, providing decent graphics performance for everyday tasks and light gaming. With a TDP of 35W, it strikes a good balance between performance and power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of laptops.
In terms of benchmark performance, the Geekbench 6 scores are respectable with a single-core score of 368 and a multi-core score of 643, indicating that it can handle everyday computing tasks with ease.
Overall, the Intel Core i5-480M processor offers a good combination of performance, power efficiency, and integrated graphics, making it a good choice for those looking for a reliable and 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.
Core i5-480M
Code Name
Arrandale
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
Basic Frequency
2.667 GHz
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.
up to 2.933 GHz
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
256 KB (per core)
L3 Cache
3 MB (shared)
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket G1
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
TDP
35 W
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.
Gen 2
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
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
368
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
643
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
421
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
855
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1167
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
1323
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