Intel Core i5-450M vs AMD Phenom II X4 N970

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Performance
Core i5-450M15% better
2,2226% of 36,991
Phenom II X4 N970
1,9405% of 36,991

The Core i5-450M has 15% better performance than the Phenom II X4 N970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-450M
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Phenom II X4 N970
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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-450M CPU

The Intel Core i5-450M is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2010. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Arrandale microarchitecture. The i5-450M is compatible with Intel Socket G1 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-450M supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i5-450M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-450M features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 2.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-450M does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-450M has the 594th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.01% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD Phenom II X4 N970 CPU

The AMD Phenom II X4 N970 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The X4 N970 is compatible with S1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 45 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Phenom II X4 N970 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 512 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Phenom II X4 N970 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2200.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Phenom II X4 N970 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Phenom II X4 N970 has the 618th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.24% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-450MPhenom II X4 N970
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i5--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2010--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-450M15% better
2,2226% of 36,991
Phenom II X4 N970
1,9405% of 36,991

The Core i5-450M has 15% better performance than the Phenom II X4 N970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-450M is ranked 594th with a score of 2,222, and the Phenom II X4 N970 is ranked 618th with a score of 1,940.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-450M
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Phenom II X4 N970
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i5-450M and the Phenom II X4 N970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-450M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
FX-75002,236.5+1%
A10-4655M2,236+1%
Core i5-450M2,222
Celeron N41002,213-0%
Pentium B9802,203.5-1%
Pentium B9701,989-10%
A6-52001,964.5-12%
Phenom II X4 N9701,940-13%
Celeron 63051,935.5-13%
Celeron N34501,925-13%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-450MPhenom II X4 N970
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,222
(+14.54%)
1,940
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
679
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
346
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,235
1,662
(+34.57%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,042
(+15.39%)
903
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-450MPhenom II X4 N970
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size32 nm45 nm
Transistors382 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-450MPhenom II X4 N970
SeriesCore i5--
MicroarchitectureArrandale--
CodenameArrandale--
Memory SupportDDR3--
ECC MemoryNo--

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-450MPhenom II X4 N970
Cores24
Threads44
Clock Speed2.4 GHz2200.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz--
Base Clock133 MHz--
Multiplier18.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-450MPhenom II X4 N970
L1 Cache64 KB512 KB
L2 Cache256 KB2 MB
L3 Cache3 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-450MPhenom II X4 N970
SocketIntel Socket G1S1
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TJ Max105 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-450MPhenom II X4 N970
Integrated GraphicsMotherboard Dependent--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, Smart Cache--

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.