i5-2450P vs i5-4460T

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4460T
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.30
Core i5-2450P
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.65
+15.2%

Core i5-2450P outperforms Core i5-4460T by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18011712
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.22
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.222.64
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 March 2014 (10 years ago)January 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$215

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size177 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)66 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1155,LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI+-
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection++
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4460T and Core i5-2450P.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4460T 2.30
i5-2450P 2.65
+15.2%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4460T 3656
i5-2450P 4203
+15%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-4460T 803
+17.4%
i5-2450P 684

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-4460T 2137
i5-2450P 2175
+1.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.30 2.65
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

i5-4460T has a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

i5-2450P, on the other hand, has a 15.2% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core i5-2450P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4460T in performance tests.


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