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Intel Core i5-2467M

Intel Core i5-2467M: Overview of an Ultramobile Processor for Basic Tasks

April 2025

Introduction

The Intel Core i5-2467M is a processor from the ultrabook era of the early 2010s, designed to balance performance and energy efficiency. Despite its age, devices featuring this CPU are still available on the market as budget solutions (new models from lesser-known brands range from $250 to $400). Let's explore who might benefit from it in 2025 and who should consider more modern alternatives.

Architecture and Fabrication Process

Sandy Bridge: The Basics

The processor was released in 2011 and is based on the Sandy Bridge architecture (32 nm):

- 2 cores / 4 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading.

- Base frequency: 1.6 GHz, Turbo Boost: up to 2.3 GHz (for one core).

- Cache: 3 MB L3.

- Integrated graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 (12 EU, 350–1150 MHz).

Architecture Features

- Support for AVX — acceleration of calculations for media tasks.

- Integrated memory controller for DDR3-1333.

- Improved IPC (instructions per clock) by 10–15% compared to the previous generation.

The iGPU HD Graphics 3000 could handle HD video and simple games like Minecraft (2011), but is unsuitable for modern projects.

Power Consumption and TDP

- TDP: 17 W — typical for ultrabooks of its time.

- Actual power consumption: up to 20 W under load.

For comparison:

- Modern Intel U-series CPUs (2025) have TDP ratings of 9–15 W with 4–6 cores.

- Competitors from 2011: AMD A6-4455M (17 W, 2 cores) — less energy-efficient due to poor optimization.

Performance in Real-World Tasks

Office Work

- Google Docs, Excel: CPU load — 20–30%.

- Multitasking: 10+ tabs in Chrome + messaging apps may lead to occasional slowdowns.

Multimedia

- Video: Streaming 1080p — no problems. 4K — not supported hardware-wise.

- Editing: Editing in Shotcut or DaVinci Resolve — long rendering times (for example, a 10-minute 1080p video encodes in ~15–20 minutes).

Gaming

- Games from 2010–2012: Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead 2 — 30–40 FPS on medium settings.

- Modern titles: Even Among Us (2020) may require resolution reductions to 720p.

Turbo Boost: Pros and Cons

- A brief boost to 2.3 GHz helps with sudden loads (like opening a large file).

- With prolonged tasks (such as rendering), the frequency drops to 1.8–2.0 GHz due to overheating.

Usage Scenarios

The processor is relevant for:

1. Students — working with texts, presentations, online courses.

2. Office workers — basic tasks that do not require multitasking.

3. General users — web surfing, YouTube, and social media.

Not suitable for:

- Gamers.

- Video editors.

- Programmers dealing with large project compilations.

Battery Life

- Average working time: 5–7 hours (with a battery capacity of 40–50 Wh).

- Power-saving technologies:

- Intel SpeedStep — dynamic frequency adjustment.

- C-states — shutdown of unused components.

- HD Graphics Power Saving — reducing GPU load.

Tip: Disabling Turbo Boost in the OS settings can increase battery life by 15–20%.

Comparison with Competitors

AMD A6-4455M (2012)

- 2 cores / 2 threads, 2.1–2.6 GHz.

- Radeon HD 7500G — graphics at the level of HD 3000.

- Poorer driver optimization → suffers in stability.

Apple MacBook Air (2011)

- Uses Intel Core i5-2467M.

- macOS manages power consumption better → battery life up to 8 hours.

Intel Core i3-10110U (2020)

- 2 cores / 4 threads, 2.1–4.1 GHz.

- Geekbench 6: 1100/2100 (Single/Multi) → three times faster.

- New laptops with it cost $400–$500.

Pros and Cons

Strengths:

- Low cost of devices.

- Sufficient performance for basic tasks.

- Compact and lightweight laptop designs.

Weaknesses:

- No support for Windows 11 (only unofficial patches).

- Lack of hardware decoding for VP9/AV1 → struggles with 4K YouTube.

- Limited upgrade potential: maximum 8–16 GB DDR3 and SATA SSD.

Laptop Selection Recommendations

Types of Devices

- Ultrabooks: ASUS Zenbook UX21 (2011), Dell XPS 13 (2012).

- Budget laptops: Modern models from Chuwi or Teclast ($250–$350).

What to Look For

1. Screen: IPS matrix vs outdated TN (better viewing angles).

2. Storage: Only SSD (SATA is sufficient). HDD is unacceptable.

3. RAM: At least 8 GB (4 GB is insufficient for Windows 10/11).

4. Battery: Battery replacement is essential — older cells hold charge poorly.

Final Conclusion

The Intel Core i5-2467M in 2025 is a choice for:

- Users with a budget of up to $300.

- Those needing a compact laptop for reading, internet browsing, and document work.

- Enthusiasts willing to accept limitations for portability.

Key benefits:

- Affordability.

- Proven reliability (after battery replacement and SSD installation).

- Compatibility with Linux (for example, Ubuntu or Mint is better optimized for older CPUs).

Alternative: If the budget allows for an additional $100–150, consider laptops with the Intel N100 (2023) — 4 cores, AV1 support, 6 W TDP, Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ~1800.

Conclusion

The Core i5-2467M is an example of a "workhorse" that has remained relevant for niche scenarios even after 14 years. However, in the age of AI chips and 5-nm fabrication processes, it should be seen only as a temporary solution.

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Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
April 2011
Model Name
?
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.
i5-2467M
Code Name
Sandy Bridge

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
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
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Max Turbo Frequency
?
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.
2.30 GHz
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency
2.30 GHz
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
?
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.
2.0
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
?
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.
Yes
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCBGA1023
Technology
?
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
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100
PCI Express Version
?
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
Number of PCI Express Lanes
?
A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.
16
Intel 64
?
Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.
Yes
Instruction Set
?
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
PCI Express Configurations
?
PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.
1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8 2x4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
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
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
8.01 GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
?
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
ECC Memory Supported
?
ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.
No

GPU Specifications

GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency
?
Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.
350 MHz
Graphics Frequency
?
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.
1.15 GHz
Number of Displays Supported
2
Graphics Output
?
Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
?
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
?
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.
No
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® AVX
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
?
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
?
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
Yes
Intel AES New Instructions
?
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.
Yes
Intel Clear Video HD Technology
?
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.
Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
?
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.
Yes
Intel InTru 3D Technology
Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access
Yes
Intel Quick Sync Video
?
Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.
Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
374
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
704
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
328
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
684
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
854
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
1446

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
FX-8320E
439 +17.4%
Xeon E7-4890 v2
407 +8.8%
Core i5-2467M
374
Core i3-2328M
338 -9.6%
A8-6500T
286 -23.5%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
A6-9500
949 +34.8%
Core i7-2677M
847 +20.3%
Core i5-2467M
704
A6-5200
611 -13.2%
Celeron 4205U
509 -27.7%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Celeron 7305
394 +20.1%
Celeron 3215U
363 +10.7%
Core i5-2467M
328
A8-3510MX
288 -12.2%
E2-3000M
234 -28.7%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
A8-5557M
847 +23.8%
A8-3520M
781 +14.2%
Core i5-2467M
684
Celeron B830
574 -16.1%
A4-4300M
464 -32.2%
Passmark CPU Single Core
Xeon Bronze 3104
1011 +18.4%
Xeon E5-4603
953 +11.6%
Core i5-2467M
854
Celeron B810
754 -11.7%
Celeron N2830
628 -26.5%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
PRO A6-9500
1770 +22.4%
Core i5-3339Y
1589 +9.9%
Core i5-2467M
1446
A8-4555M
1311 -9.3%
Celeron 3965Y
1194 -17.4%