i5-480M vs i5-650

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-650
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.42
+71.1%
Core i5-480M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.83

Core i5-650 outperforms Core i5-480M by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22062595
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.93no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency1.842.24
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Arrandale (2010−2011)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)11 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$35$81

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz2.93 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 1.0
Bus rate2.5 GT/s1 × 2.5 GT/s
Multiplierno data20
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size81 mm281+114 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C105 °C
Number of transistors382 million382+177 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1156BGA1288,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bit36 Bit
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16.38 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s17.051 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequencyno data766 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M.

PCIe version2.02.0
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.

i5-650 1.42
+71.1%
i5-480M 0.83

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.

i5-650 2253
+70%
i5-480M 1325

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.

i5-650 455
+25.3%
i5-480M 363

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.

i5-650 932
+36.1%
i5-480M 685

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.42 0.83
Recency 7 January 2010 11 January 2011
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 35 Watt

i5-650 has a 71.1% higher aggregate performance score.

i5-480M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 108.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-650 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-480M in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-650 is a desktop processor while Core i5-480M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-650 and Core i5-480M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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