Intel core i5 m520 specs: Intel Core i5 520M Notebook Processor

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Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor
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Unleash the multimedia multitasker within

With intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks, such as playing games and editing photos, the Intel® Core™ i5 processor moves faster when you do.

The Intel Core i5 processor automatically allocates processing power where it’s needed most. Whether you’re creating HD video, composing digital music, editing photos, or playing the coolest PC games—with the Intel Core i5 processor you can multitask with ease and be more productive than ever.

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Intel Core i5-520M, Intel® Core™ i5, PGA988, 32 nm, Intel, i5-520M, 2.4 GHz

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Intel Core i5-520M. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor socket: PGA988, Processor lithography: 32 nm. Memory channels: Dual-channel, Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 8 GB, Memory types supported by processor: DDR3-SDRAM. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics, On-board graphics card base frequency: 500 MHz, On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max): 766 MHz. Market segment: Desktop, PCI Express configurations: 1×16, Number of Processing Die Transistors: 382 M. Package width: 44 mm, Package depth: 140 mm, Package height: 117 mm

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Specs

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Specs

Processor

Processor manufacturer
*

Intel

Processor generation

Intel® Core™ i5

Processor model
*

i5-520M

Processor base frequency
*

2.4 GHz

Processor family
*

Intel® Core™ i5

Processor cores
*

2

Processor socket
*

PGA988

Component for

PC

Processor lithography
*

32 nm

Processor series

Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series

Processor threads

4

System bus rate

2. 5 GT/s

Processor operating modes
*

64-bit

Processor boost frequency

2.93 GHz

Processor cache

3 MB

Processor cache type

Smart Cache

Thermal Design Power (TDP)

35 W

Box
*

Cooler included
*

Generation

5th Generation

Stepping

C2

Bus type

DMI

CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)

18

Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)

17. 1 GB/s

Processor codename

Arrandale

Processor ARK ID

47341

Memory

Maximum internal memory supported by processor

8 GB

Memory types supported by processor

DDR3-SDRAM

Memory channels
*

Dual-channel

ECC

Graphics

On-board graphics card
*

On-board graphics card model
*

Intel® HD Graphics

On-board graphics card base frequency

500 MHz

On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)

766 MHz

Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)

2

Features

Execute Disable Bit

Idle States

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Market segment

Desktop

Maximum number of PCI Express lanes

16

PCI Express slots version

2. 0

PCI Express configurations

1×16

Number of Processing Die Transistors

382 M

Processing Die size

81 mm²

Number of Graphics & IMC Die Transistors

177 M

Graphics & IMC Die Size

114 mm²

Supported instruction sets

SSE4.1, SSE4.2

CPU configuration (max)

1

Embedded options available

Graphics & IMC lithography

45 nm

Physical Address Extension (PAE)

36 bit

PCI Express CEM revision

2.0

Harmonized System (HS) code

8542310001

Features

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

5A992C

Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS)

G077159

Processor special features

Improved Performance for Threaded Software
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) makes efficient use of processor resources, enabling multiple threads to run on each core and increasing processor throughput. Available on Intel® Core™ and Intel® Xeon® processors, Intel HT Technology helps run demanding applications simultaneously, protect and manage systems, and provide headroom for business growth. «>Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)

Higher Performance When You Need It Most
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 accelerates processor and graphics performance by increasing the operating frequency when operating below specification limits. The maximum frequency varies depending on workload, hardware, software, and overall system configuration.»>Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

1.0

Intel FDI Technology

See the World More Vividly
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology delivers cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors. View images as they were meant to be seen on devices featuring Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® Graphics Technology.»>Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)

Intel Dual Display Capable Technology

Intel Fast Memory Access

Intel Flex Memory Access

Added Security with Faster Data Encryption
The Intel® Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption for better performance and less risk from timing and cache-based attacks than table-based software implementations. Intel AES-NI supports usages such as standard key lengths, standard modes of operation, and even some nonstandard or future variants.»>Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel Trusted Execution Technology

Intel Enhanced Halt State

Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Macrovision License Required

Intel Clear Video Technology

Intel 64

Simplify Virtualization and Reduce Overheads
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) helps make virtualization practical by eliminating performance overheads, reducing complexity, and improving security with hardware assistance. Virtualization allows multiple workloads to share a common set of resources so that a variety of workloads can co-locate while maintaining full isolation from each other.»>Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Simplify Virtualization and Reduce Overheads
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) helps make virtualization practical by eliminating performance overheads, reducing complexity, and improving security with hardware assistance. Virtualization allows multiple workloads to share a common set of resources so that a variety of workloads can co-locate while maintaining full isolation from each other.»>Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility

Operational conditions

Maximum operating temperature

105 °C

Tjunction

105 °C

Technical details

Born on date

Q1’10

Bus bandwidth

2.5

Bus type units

GT/s

Graphics max dynamic frequency

766 MHz

Launch date

Q1’10

Processor cache

3072 KB

Product name

Intel Core i5-520M (3M Cache, 2.40 GHz)

Product type

Processor

Status

Discontinued

Maximum memory

8.3 GB

Processor brand name

Intel Core i5

Supported memory types

DDR3-SDRAM

Last change

63903513

Product family

Previous Generation Intel Core i5 Processor

Bus speed

2.5 GT/s

Packaging data

Package width

44 mm

Package depth

140 mm

Package height

117 mm

Package weight

76 g

Package type

Retail box

Weight & dimensions

Processor package size

37. 5mm x 37.5mm; 34mm x 28mm

Other features

Simplify Virtualization and Reduce Overheads
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) helps make virtualization practical by eliminating performance overheads, reducing complexity, and improving security with hardware assistance. Virtualization allows multiple workloads to share a common set of resources so that a variety of workloads can co-locate while maintaining full isolation from each other.»>Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)

VT-d, VT-x

Maximum internal memory

8.3 GB

Maximum internal memory

8500 MB

Cache memory

3 MB

Reviews

Core i5-520M — Intel — WikiChip

Core i5-520M is a 64-bit x86 dual-core mobile microprocessor introduced by Intel in 2010. This processor, which is based on the Westmere microarchitecture (Arrandale core), is manufactured on a 32 nm process. This MPU operates at a base frequency of 2.40 GHz with a Turbo Boost frequency of 2.93 GHz and a TDP of 35 W. This processor incorporated the HD Graphics (Ironlake) IGP on the same package operating at a base frequency of 500.00 MHz and a burst frequency of 766.00 MHz.

Contents

• 1 Cache
• 2 Memory controller
• 3 Expansions
• 4 Graphics
• 5 Features

Main article: Westmere § Cache

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Memory controller[edit]

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Expansions[edit]

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	Expansion Options
	PCIe Revision 2. 0 Max Lanes 16 Configs 1×16

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Supported x86 Extensions & Processor Features

MMX MMX Extension EMMX Extended MMX Extension SSE Streaming SIMD Extensions SSE2 Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 SSE3 Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 SSSE3 Supplemental SSE3 SSE4. 1 Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.1 SSE4.2 Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.2 AES AES Encryption Instructions x86-16 16-bit x86 x86-32 32-bit x86 x86-64 64-bit x86 Real Real Mode Protected Protected Mode SMM System Management Mode FPU Integrated x87 FPU NX No-eXecute HT Hyper-Threading TBT 1.0 Turbo Boost Technology 1.0 EIST Enhanced SpeedStep Technology TXT Trusted Execution Technology (SMX) vPro Intel vPro VT-x VT-x (Virtualization) VT-d VT-d (I/O MMU virtualization) EPT Extended Page Tables (SLAT) Flex Memory Flex Memory Access FMA Fast Memory Access (w\ GMCH)

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base frequency	2,399.99 MHz (2.4 GHz, 2,399,990 kHz) +
bus links	1 +
bus rate	2,500 MT/s (2.5 GT/s, 2,500,000 kT/s) +
bus type	DMI 1.0 +
chipset	Ibex Peak +
clock multiplier	18 +
core count	2 +
core family	6 +
core model	37 +
core name	Arrandale +
core stepping	K0 + and C2 +
cpuid	0x20655 +
designer	Intel +
device id	0x0046 +
die area	81 mm² (0.126 in², 0.81 cm², 81,000,000 µm²) +
family	Core i5 +
first announced	January 7, 2010 +
first launched	January 7, 2010 +
full page name	intel/core i5/i5-520m +
has ecc memory support	false +
has extended page tables support	true +
has feature	Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set Extension +, Hyper-Threading Technology +, Turbo Boost Technology 1. 0 +, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology +, Trusted Execution Technology +, Intel vPro Technology +, Intel VT-x +, Intel VT-d +, Extended Page Tables + and Flex Memory Access +
has intel enhanced speedstep technology	true +
has intel flex memory access support	true +
has intel trusted execution technology	true +
has intel turbo boost technology 1 0	true +
has intel vpro technology	true +
has intel vt-d technology	true +
has intel vt-x technology	true +
has locked clock multiplier	true +
has second level address translation support	true +
has simultaneous multithreading	true +
has x86 advanced encryption standard instruction set extension	true +
instance of	microprocessor +
integrated gpu	HD Graphics (Ironlake) +
integrated gpu base frequency	500 MHz (0. 5 GHz, 500,000 KHz) +
integrated gpu designer	Intel +
integrated gpu execution units	12 +
integrated gpu max frequency	766 MHz (0.766 GHz, 766,000 KHz) +
isa	x86-64 +
isa family	x86 +
l1$ size	0.125 MiB (128 KiB, 131,072 B, 1.220703e-4 GiB) +
l1d$ description	8-way set associative +
l1d$ size	0.0625 MiB (64 KiB, 65,536 B, 6.103516e-5 GiB) +
l1i$ description	4-way set associative +
l1i$ size	0.0625 MiB (64 KiB, 65,536 B, 6.103516e-5 GiB) +
l2$ description	8-way set associative +
l2$ size	0.5 MiB (512 KiB, 524,288 B, 4.882812e-4 GiB) +
l3$ description	12-way set associative +
l3$ size	3 MiB (3,072 KiB, 3,145,728 B, 0.00293 GiB) +
last order	October 19, 2012 +
last shipment	January 18, 2013 +
ldate	January 7, 2010 +
manufacturer	Intel +
market segment	Mobile + and Embedded +
max cpu count	1 +
max junction temperature	378. 15 K (105 °C, 221 °F, 680.67 °R) +
max memory	8,192 MiB (8,388,608 KiB, 8,589,934,592 B, 8 GiB, 0.00781 TiB) +
max memory bandwidth	15.88 GiB/s (27.631 GB/s, 16,261.12 MiB/s, 0.0155 TiB/s, 0.0171 TB/s) +
max memory channels	2 +
max pcie lanes	16 +
max storage temperature	398.15 K (125 °C, 257 °F, 716.67 °R) +
microarchitecture	Westmere +
min junction temperature	273.15 K (0 °C, 32 °F, 491.67 °R) +
min storage temperature	248.15 K (-25 °C, -13 °F, 446.67 °R) +
model number	i5-520M +
name	Intel Core i5-520M +
package	rPGA-988A + and BGA-1288 +
part number	BX80617I5520M +, CP80617004119AE + and CN80617004119AE +
platform	Calpella +
process	32 nm (0. 032 μm, 3.2e-5 mm) +
release price	$ 225.00 (€ 202.50, £ 182.25, ¥ 23,249.25) +
s-spec	SLBNB +, SLBNA +, SLBU3 + and SLBU4 +
series	i5-500 +
smp max ways	1 +
supported memory type	DDR3-1280 +
tdp	35 W (35,000 mW, 0.0469 hp, 0.035 kW) +
technology	CMOS +
thread count	4 +
transistor count	382,000,000 +
turbo frequency (1 core)	2,933.33 MHz (2.933 GHz, 2,933,330 kHz) +
turbo frequency (2 cores)	2,666.66 MHz (2.667 GHz, 2,666,660 kHz) +
word size	64 bit (8 octets, 16 nibbles) +

Intel Core i5-520M processor review: CPU specs, performance benchmarks

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Core i5-520M processor released by Intel; release date: 4 January 2010. At the time of release, the processor cost $225. The processor is designed for mobile-computers and based on Arrandale microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores — 2, threads — 4. Maximum CPU clock speed — 2.93 GHz. Maximum operating temperature — 105°C. Manufacturing process technology — 32 nm. Cache size: L1 — 128 KB, L2 — 512 KB, L3 — 3072 KB.

Supported memory types: DDR3 800/1066. Maximum memory size: 8.3 GB.

Supported socket types: PGA988, BGA1288. Maximum number of processors in a configuration — 1. Power consumption (TDP): 35 Watt.

The processor has integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics with the following parameters: maximum frequency — 766 MHz.

Benchmarks

PassMark Single thread mark	Top 1 CPU This CPU
PassMark CPU mark	Top 1 CPU This CPU	118142
Geekbench 4 Single Core	Top 1 CPU This CPU
Geekbench 4 Multi-Core	Top 1 CPU This CPU
CompuBench 1. 5 Desktop Face Detection	Top 1 CPU This CPU	56.680 mPixels/s 0.443 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Ocean Surface Simulation	Top 1 CPU This CPU	741.453 Frames/s 19.231 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop T-Rex	Top 1 CPU This CPU	3. 237 Frames/s 0.104 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Video Composition	Top 1 CPU This CPU	49.002 Frames/s 0.690 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Bitcoin Mining	Top 1 CPU This CPU	218.231 mHash/s 1. 328 mHash/s

Name	Value
PassMark — Single thread mark	1108
PassMark — CPU mark	1729
Geekbench 4 — Single Core	408
Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core	868
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection	0.443 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation	19.231 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex	0. 104 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition	0.690 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining	1.328 mHash/s

Specifications (specs)

Architecture codename	Arrandale
Launch date	4 January 2010
Launch price (MSRP)	$225
Place in performance rating	2498
Price now	$69.99
Processor Number	i5-520M
Series	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Launched
Value for money (0-100)	9. 97
Vertical segment	Mobile
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.40 GHz
Bus Speed	2.5 GT/s DMI
Die size	81 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB)	2500 MHz
L1 cache	128 KB
L2 cache	512 KB
L3 cache	3072 KB
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm
Maximum core temperature	105°C
Maximum frequency	2. 93 GHz
Number of cores	2
Number of threads	4
Transistor count	382 million
Max memory channels	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	17.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size	8.3 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3 800/1066
Graphics base frequency	500 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	766 MHz
Graphics max frequency	766 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Processor graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Number of displays supported	2
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Package Size	rPGA 37. 5mmx 37.5mm, BGA 34mmx28mm
Sockets supported	PGA988, BGA1288
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt
Max number of PCIe lanes	16
PCI Express revision	2.0
PCIe configurations	1×16
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4. 1, Intel® SSE4.2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Physical Address Extensions (PAE)	36-bit
Thermal Monitoring
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

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Intel Core i5-520M Specs — GadgetVersus

Intel Core i5-520M Specs

Specifications of the Intel Core i5-520M processor dedicated to the laptop sector, it has 2 cores, 4 threads, a maximum frequency of 2,9GHz. The table below makes it possible to observe well the lithography, the number of transistors (if present), the offered cache memory, the maximum capacity of RAM memory that we can get, the type of compatible memory, the release date, the maximum number of PCIe lanes, the values obtained in the Passmark platform, Cinebench R23 and Geekbench 5.

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Specifications:

Processor		Intel Core i5-520M
Market (main)		Laptop
ISA		x86-64 (64 bit)
Microarchitecture		Westmere
Core name		Arrandale
Family		Core i5-500
Part number(s), S-Spec		BX80617I5520M, CP80617004119AE, Q3GB, Q4CN, SLBNB, SLBU3
Release date		Q1 2010
Lithography		32 nm
Transistors		382. 000.000
Cores		2
Threads		4
Base frequency		2,4 GHz
Turbo frequency		2,9 GHz
Bus speed		2,5 GT/s
Cache memory		3 MB
Max memory capacity		8,3 GB
Memory types		DDR3 800/1066
Max # of memory channels		2
Max memory bandwidth		17,1 GB/s
Max PCIe lanes		16
TDP		35 W
GPU integrated graphics		Intel HD Graphics (Westmere Mobile)
GPU execution units		12
GPU shading units		96
GPU base clock		500 MHz
GPU boost clock		766 MHz
GPU FP32 floating point		96 GFLOPS
Socket		PGA988, BGA1288
Maximum temperature		105°C
CPU-Z single thread		215
CPU-Z multi thread		590
Cinebench R15 single thread		72
Cinebench R15 multi-thread		197
Cinebench R23 single thread		552
Cinebench R23 multi-thread		1. 063
PassMark single thread		1.082
PassMark CPU Mark		1.708
(Windows 64-bit) Geekbench 4 single core		1.708
(Windows 64-bit) Geekbench 4 multi-core		3.263
(Windows) Geekbench 5 single core		421
(Windows) Geekbench 5 multi-core		910
(SGEMM) GFLOPS performance		21,9 GFLOPS
(Multi-core / watt performance) Performance / watt ratio		93 pts / W
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Performance comparison between this processor and those of equivalent power, for this we consider the results generated on benchmark softwares such as Geekbench 4.

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Performance comparison on the CPU-Z benchmark software for IT processors:

CPU-Z is a system information software that provides the name of the processor, its model number, the codename, the cache levels, the package, the process. It can also gives data about the mainboard, the memory. It makes real time measurement, with finally a benchmark for the single thread, as well as for the multi thread.

Performance comparison on the Cinebench R15 benchmark platform for IT devices:

Cinebench R15 evaluates the performance of CPU calculations by restoring a photorealistic 3D scene. The scene has 2,000 objects, 300,000 polygons, uses sharp and fuzzy reflections, bright areas, shadows, procedural shaders, antialiasing, and so on. The faster the rendering of the scene is created, the more powerful the PC is, with a high number of points.

Performance comparison on the Cinebench R23 benchmark platform for computer processors:

	Cinebench R23 — Multi-thread & single thread score
Intel Pentium Silver N6005	653 1.666
Intel Celeron N4120	413 1.230
Intel Pentium Silver N5000	427 1. 223
Intel Celeron N4505	604 1.195
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e	565 1.162
Intel Core i5-520M	552 1.063
Intel Celeron N4100	376 1.041
Intel Core m3-8100Y	479 958
AMD 3020e	612 932

Cinebench R23 is cross-platform testing software that allows you to assess the hardware capabilities of a device such as a computer, tablet, server. This version of Cinebench takes into account recent developments in processors with multiple cores and the latest improvements in rendering techniques. The evaluation is ultimately even more relevant. The test scene contains no less than 2,000 objects and more than 300,000 polygons in total.

Performance comparison on the Passmark benchmark platform for computing machines:

	PassMark — CPU Mark
Intel Pentium Gold 5405U	1.328 2.271
Intel Celeron 6305	1.218 2.237
Intel Pentium Gold 4417U	1.303 2.222
Intel Pentium Gold 4415U	1.249 2.166
Intel Celeron N4500	1. 402 1.955
Intel Core i5-520M	1.082 1.708
AMD PRO A6-7350B	1.524 1.688
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y	919 1.609
Intel Celeron N4020	1.188 1.578
AMD A9-9420	1.316 1.521

PassMark is a benchmarking software that performs several performance tests including prime numbers, integers, floating point, compression, physics, extended instructions, encoding, sorting. The higher the score is, the higher is the device capacity.

On Windows: performance comparison in Geekbench 4 with Windows operating system.

	Geekbench 4 — Multi-core & single core score — Windows 64-bit
Intel Celeron N4500	2.570 3.950
Intel Celeron 3867U	2.129 3.537
Intel Celeron 4205U	2.114 3.480
Intel Celeron N4020	1.991 3.426
Intel Celeron 3865U	2.074 3.386
Intel Core i5-520M	1.708 3.263
AMD PRO A6-7350B	2. 228 3.219
Intel Celeron 3965Y	1.843 3.168
Intel Celeron N4000	1.810 3.063
AMD A9-9420	1.946 2.925

On Linux: performance comparison in Geekbench 4 with Linux operating system.

	Geekbench 4 — Multi-core & single core score — Linux 64-bit
Intel Pentium Gold 4417U	2.654 4.554
Intel Core i3-7020U	2. 837 4.361
Intel Celeron N4100	1.809 4.243
Intel Pentium Silver N5000	2.023 4.106
Intel Celeron N4120	1.918 3.913
Intel Core i5-520M	2.128 3.602
AMD PRO A6-7350B	2.306 3.517
AMD A9-9420	2.174 3.145
Intel Celeron N4000	2.016 3.131
Intel Celeron 3865U	2.288 3.130

On MAC OS X: performance comparison in Geekbench 4 with MAC OS X operating system.

	Geekbench 4 — Multi-core & single core score — Mac OS X 64-bit
Intel Core i3-8130U	3.423 6.517
Intel Core i3-7130U	3.280 6.357
Intel Core m3-8100Y	3.731 6.148
Intel Core i7-8500Y	4.093 6.058
Intel Core i3-7020U	2.902 5.395
Intel Core i5-520M	1. 962 3.802

Geekbench 4 is a complete benchmark platform with several types of tests, including data compression, images, AES encryption, SQL encoding, HTML, PDF file rendering, matrix computation, Fast Fourier Transform, 3D object simulation, photo editing, memory testing. This allows us to better visualize the respective power of these devices. For each result, we took an average of 250 values on the famous benchmark software.

On Windows: performance comparison in Geekbench 5 with Windows operating system.

	Geekbench 5 — Multi-core & single core score — Windows
AMD Athlon Silver 3050U	632 1. 111
Intel Pentium Gold 4415U	496 1.106
Intel Celeron N4500	598 1.093
AMD 3020e	540 972
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y	390 927
Intel Core i5-520M	421 910
AMD 3015e	497 905
Intel Celeron 5205U	439 900
Intel Celeron N4020	468 851
Intel Celeron 3867U	413 827

On Linux: performance comparison in Geekbench 5 with Linux operating system.

On Android: performance comparison in Geekbench 5 with Android operating system.

On macOS: performance comparison in Geekbench 5 with macOS operating system.

Geekbench 5 is a software for measuring the performance of a computer system, for fixed devices, mobile devices, servers. This platform makes it possible to better compare the power of the CPU, the computing power and to compare it with similar or totally different systems. Geekbench 5 includes new workloads that represent work tasks and applications that we can find in reality.

List of comparisons:

AllwinnerAMDAMD A10AMD A12AMD A4AMD A6AMD A8AMD A9AMD AthlonAMD Athlon 64AMD Athlon 64 X2AMD Athlon GoldAMD Athlon SilverAMD EPYCAMD FXAMD JaguarAMD OpteronAMD PhenomAMD RyzenAMD Ryzen 1000AMD Ryzen 2000AMD Ryzen 3AMD Ryzen 3 1000AMD Ryzen 3 2000AMD Ryzen 3 3000AMD Ryzen 3 4000AMD Ryzen 3 5000AMD Ryzen 3000AMD Ryzen 4000AMD Ryzen 5AMD Ryzen 5 1000AMD Ryzen 5 2000AMD Ryzen 5 3000AMD Ryzen 5 4000AMD Ryzen 5 5000AMD Ryzen 5000AMD Ryzen 6000AMD Ryzen 7AMD Ryzen 7 1000AMD Ryzen 7 2000AMD Ryzen 7 3000AMD Ryzen 7 4000AMD Ryzen 7 5000AMD Ryzen 7000AMD Ryzen 9AMD Ryzen 9 3000AMD Ryzen 9 4000AMD Ryzen 9 5000AMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000AMD ZenAMD Zen 2AMD Zen 3AMD Zen+AmlogicAppleARMARM CortexARM Cortex-A15ARM Cortex-A17ARM Cortex-A35ARM Cortex-A5ARM Cortex-A53ARM Cortex-A55ARM Cortex-A57ARM Cortex-A7ARM Cortex-A72ARM Cortex-A73ARM Cortex-A75ARM Cortex-A76ARM Cortex-A77ARM Cortex-A78ARM Cortex-A8ARM Cortex-A9ARM Cortex-X1ARM920TAutoChipsBroadcomDeca coreDodeca coreDual AMDDual AMD EPYCDual AMD OpteronDual coreDual Intel XeonDual Intel Xeon PlatinumHexa coreHexadeca coreHiSiliconHiSilicon KirinIBMIBM POWERIBM POWER10IBM POWER9Icosi coreIngenicIntelIntel AtomIntel BroadwellIntel Cascade LakeIntel Cascade Lake-XIntel CeleronIntel Celeron NIntel Coffee LakeIntel Comet LakeIntel CoreIntel Core 1000Intel Core 10000Intel Core 1100Intel Core 11000Intel Core 1200Intel Core 12000Intel Core 13000Intel Core 2Intel Core 2 DuoIntel Core 2 QuadIntel Core 2000Intel Core 3000Intel Core 4000Intel Core 5000Intel Core 6000Intel Core 7000Intel Core 8000Intel Core 9000Intel Core DuoIntel Core iIntel Core i3Intel Core i3-1000Intel Core i3-10000Intel Core i3-1100Intel Core i3-11000Intel Core i3-1200Intel Core i3-12000Intel Core i3-2000Intel Core i3-3000Intel Core i3-4000Intel Core i3-5000Intel Core i3-6000Intel Core i3-7000Intel Core i3-8000Intel Core i3-9000Intel Core i5Intel Core i5-1000Intel Core i5-10000Intel Core i5-1100Intel Core i5-11000Intel Core i5-1200Intel Core i5-12000Intel Core i5-2000Intel Core i5-3000Intel Core i5-4000Intel Core i5-5000Intel Core i5-6000Intel Core i5-7000Intel Core i5-8000Intel Core i5-9000Intel Core i7Intel Core i7-1000Intel Core i7-10000Intel Core i7-1100Intel Core i7-11000Intel Core i7-1200Intel Core i7-12000Intel Core i7-2000Intel Core i7-3000Intel Core i7-4000Intel Core i7-5000Intel Core i7-6000Intel Core i7-7000Intel Core i7-8000Intel Core i7-9000Intel Core i9Intel Core i9-10000Intel Core i9-11000Intel Core i9-12000Intel Core i9-7000Intel Core i9-8000Intel Core i9-9000Intel Core m3Intel Core m5Intel Core XIntel Gemini LakeIntel HaswellIntel Ice LakeIntel Ivy BridgeIntel Kaby LakeIntel PentiumIntel Pentium 4Intel Pentium GoldIntel Pentium IIIntel Pentium IIIIntel Pentium SilverIntel Rocket LakeIntel Sandy BridgeIntel SkylakeIntel Skylake-XIntel Tiger LakeIntel XeonIntel Xeon BronzeIntel Xeon E5Intel Xeon GoldIntel Xeon PlatinumIntel Xeon WJLQLGA1150LGA1151MarvellMediaTekMediaTek DimensityMediaTek Helio GMediaTek Helio PMicrosoftMono coreNvidiaNvidia TegraNXPNXP i. MXNXP i.MX 8NXP i.MX 8MNXP i.MX 8XOcta coreOcta Intel XeonOctodeca coreQuad coreQuad Intel XeonQualcommQualcomm Kryo 260Qualcomm Kryo 468Qualcomm Kryo 585Qualcomm Kryo 670Qualcomm SnapdragonQualcomm Snapdragon 700Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 seriesRealtekRockchipSamsungSamsung ExynosSamsung Exynos 7Samsung Exynos 7 OctaSamsung Exynos 9Samsung Exynos 9 OctaSonyTessaradeca coreTexas InstrumentsUnisocUnisoc TigerXiaomiProcessors groups

List of benchmarks:

CPU-ZCinebench R15Cinebench R23Geekbench 4 on LinuxGeekbench 4 on Mac OS XGeekbench 4 on WindowsGeekbench 5 on AndroidGeekbench 5 on LinuxGeekbench 5 on macOSGeekbench 5 on WindowsPassMarkGFLOPS performance

Equivalence:

Intel Core i5-520M AMD equivalent

See also:

Intel Core i5-5200U

Intel Core i5-520M — 68 secret facts, review, characteristics, reviews.

Top specs and features

• Passmark test
• Cinebench 11. 5 score (single)
• Power Consumption (TDP)
• Technological process
• Number of transistors

Passmark test

Intel Core i5-520M:
1829
Best indicator:
89379

Test results

Intel Core i5-520M:
14804
Best indicator:

Technology

Intel Core i5-520M:
2000
Best indicator:

Performance

Intel Core i5-520M:
4263
Best indicator:

Memory specification

Intel Core i5-520M:
795
Best indicator:

Description

The Intel Core i5-520M processor is running at 2.4 Hz. In this case, the maximum frequency in Boost mode reaches 2.93 Hz. 2 cores available. L1 cache size is 128 KB, L2 0.512 MB and L3 4 MB. Power consumption at peak times can reach 35W.

The maximum number of threads that Intel Core i5-520M can work with is 4.

Intel Core i5-520M works on the 32 nm architecture. Total number of transistors 382 million

Regarding the memory specification. Processor Intel Core i5-520M supports DDR3. RAM frequency 1066. The maximum supported size is 8.3 MB. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1. Number of supported memory channels 2.

In terms of Intel Core i5-520M integrated graphics, the Intel HD Graphics core is installed here. The base frequency of the graphics system is 500 MHz. And the maximum frequency of the graphics system can reach 0.766 MHz.

Now about Intel Core i5-520M tests. According to PassMark, the processor scored 1829 of the possible points. After analyzing more than 4,000 processors, Intel Core i5-520M ranked 1389 in the top rankings.

Why Intel Core i5-520M is better than others

• Power Consumption (TDP) 35 W. This parameter is lower than that of 74%
• Technological process 32 nm. This parameter is lower than that of 45%

• Passmark test 1829 . This parameter is lower than that of 34%
• Cinebench 11.5 score (single) 2 . This parameter is lower than that of 11%
• Number of transistors 382 million. This parameter is lower than that of 36%
• Number of Cores 2 . This parameter is lower than that of 87%
• Number of threads 4 . This parameter is lower than that of 64%
• L2 cache size 0.512 MB. This parameter is lower than that of 69%

Review Intel Core i5-520M

Test results

Technology

Performance

Memory specification

Interfaces and communications

Main characteristics

Review Intel Core i5-520M: highlights

Passmark test

The PassMark benchmark takes read speed, write speed, and seek times into account when benchmarking SSD performance.

1829

max 89379

Average: 6033.5

89379

Cinebench 11. 5 score (single)

A test that measures processor performance using a thread of execution.

2

max 51

Average: 5.6

51

3DMark06 CPU benchmark score

2830

max 18628

Average: 3892.6

18628

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core test score

2.0944

max 45.3622

Average: 5.3

45.3622

AES

Available

Thermal control technologies

Available

Function Execute override bit

Available

Intel Trusted Execution Technology

Available

Number of threads

The more threads, the better the processor’s performance will be, and it will be able to perform multiple tasks at the same time.

4

max 256

Average: 10.7

256

L1 cache size

Large amount of L1 memory speeds up results in CPU and system performance tweaks

128 KB

max 4608

Average: 299.3 KB

4608 KB

L2 cache size

L2 cache with large amounts of RAM allows for increased processor speed and overall system performance.

0.512 MB

max 512

Average: 4.5 MB

512 MB

L3 cache size

Large amount of L3 memory accelerates results in CPU and system performance settings

3 MB

max 768

Average: 16. 3 MB

768 MB

Maximum processor frequency

When the processor speed drops below its limit, it can upgrade to a higher clock speed for better performance.

2.93 GHz

max 5.5

Average: 3.2 GHz

5.5 GHz

Number of Cores

2

max 72

Average: 5.8

72

CPU base clock speed

2.4 GHz

max 4.7

Average: 2.5 GHz

4.7 GHz

Max. number of PCI Express lanes

16

max 64

Average: 22.7

64

PCI Express Configurations

1×16

Idle States

Available

The turbo boost version is newer

Turbo Boost is a technology that allows the processor to run at more than its maximum frequency. This increases its productivity (including when performing complex tasks)
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1

Average: 1.9

2

Video core

Intel HD Graphics

Maximum video core frequency

0.766 GHz

max 1.55

Average: 1.1 GHz

1.55 GHz

Number of PCI-Express Lines

16

Max. the number of processors in the configuration

1

Average: 1.3

8

RAM types

3

Average: 3.5

5

Memory bandwidth

This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.

17. 1 GB/s

max 352

Average: 41.4 GB/s

352 GB/s

Memory frequency

The RAM can be faster to increase system performance.

1066 MHz

max 4800

Average: 2106.2 MHz

4800 MHz

Max. number of memory channels

The larger their number, the higher the speed of data transfer from memory to the processor.

2

max 16

Average: 2.9

16

Max. Memory

Largest amount of RAM.

8.3 GB

max 6000

Average: 404.4 GB

6000 GB

System bus frequency

Data between computer components and other devices is transferred via the bus.

2.5 GT/s

max 1600

Average: 156.1 GT/s

1600 GT/s

ECC memory support

Memory error recovery code is used when it is necessary to avoid data corruption during scientific computing or server startup. It finds possible errors and repairs data corruption.
Show more

Not available

Intel Flexible Display Interface (Intel FDI)

Available

vPro

Available

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)

Available

Intel® AES-NI Commands

AES is needed to speed up encryption and decryption.

Available

Uses hyper-threading technology

Many Intel processors use modern hyper-precision technology. Thus, each processor core runs simultaneously on two threads, which significantly increases performance. Most processors work according to the principle: one thread per core, therefore, their performance is lower.
Show more

Available

Sse version

Allows you to speed up multimedia tasks (such as adjusting the intensity of the sound). Each subsequent version has a number of improvements

4.2

max 4.2

Average: 4.1

4.2

Socket

PGA988. BGA1288

Thermal Monitoring

Available

Flex Memory Access

Available

PAE

36

max 46

Average: 39.5

46

TXT

Available

EDB

Available

VT-d

Available

VT-x

Available

EPT

Available

Clear Video

Available

Clear Video HD

Available

Technological process

The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.

32 nm

Average: 36.8 nm

5 nm

Number of transistors

The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.

382 million

max 57000

Average: 1517.3 million

57000 million

Power Consumption (TDP)

Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed
Show more

35 W

Average: 67.6 W

0.025 W

PCI Express Edition

2

Average: 2.9

5

State

Discontinued

date of release

01. 01.2010

Embedded options available

Available

Case size

rPGA 37.5mmx 37.5mm. BGA 34mmx28mm

GPU base clock speed

The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.

500 MHz

max 2400

Average: 535.8 MHz

2400 MHz

Supports 64-bit system

A 64-bit system, as opposed to a 32-bit system, can support more than 4 GB of RAM. This increases productivity. It also allows you to run 64-bit applications.
Show more

Available

Maximum temperature for processors

Above the maximum temperature at which the processor operates, a reset may occur.

105 °C

max 110

Average: 96 °C

110 °C

Monitor support

Multiple monitors can be connected to the device, making it easier to work by increasing the work space.

2

Average: 2.9

4

Architecture codename

Arrandale

Appointment

Mobile

FAQ

How many PCIe lanes

16.

How much RAM does Intel Core i5-520M support?

Intel Core i5-520M supports 8.3 GB.

How fast is Intel Core i5-520M on the 5600X?

The processor is running at 2.4 GHz.

How many cores does Intel Core i5-520M have?

2 cores.

Does Intel Core i5-520M support ECC memory?

.

Does Intel Core i5-520M have embedded graphics?

Intel HD Graphics

What RAM does Intel Core i5-520M support

Intel Core i5-520M supports DDR3.

Which socket is Intel Core i5-520M

Use PGA988. BGA1288 to set Intel Core i5-520M.

Is Intel Core i5-520M a 64-bit processor

What architecture does Intel Core i5-520M use?

Intel Core i5-520M is built on the Arrandale architecture.

What is the frequency of the Intel Core i5-520M processor?

The Intel Core i5-520M processor is running at 2.4 Hz.

What is the maximum frequency of the Intel Core i5-520M processor?

At the same time, the maximum frequency in Boost mode reaches 2.93 Hz.

How much cache is Intel Core i5-520M?

L1 cache is 128 KB, L2 0.512 MB and L3 4 MB.

How many watts does Intel Core i5-520M consume?

Power consumption at peak times can reach 35 Watts.

Core i5-520M [in 8 benchmarks]

Intel
Core i5-520M

• Interface
• Core frequency
• Video memory size
• Memory type
• Memory frequency
• Maximum resolution

Description

Intel launched the Intel Core i5-520M on January 4, 2010 at a suggested retail price of $225. This is an Arrandale architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 2 cores and 4 threads and is manufactured in 32 nm process technology, the maximum frequency is 2930 MHz, multiplier locked.

In terms of compatibility, this is a processor for socket PGA988, BGA1288 with a TDP of 35W. It supports DDR3-800, DDR3-1066 memory.

It provides poor benchmark performance at

1.71%

from the leader, which is AMD EPYC 7h22.

Core i5
520M

or

EPYC
7h22

General information

Information about the type (desktop or laptop) and architecture of the Core i5-520M, as well as when sales started and cost at that time. For laptopsPrice now $108 (0.5x) out of 14999 (Xeon Platinum 9282)

Features

Core i5-520M quantitative parameters such as number of cores and threads, clock speeds, manufacturing process, cache size and multiplier lock state. They indirectly speak about the performance of the processor, but for an accurate assessment, you need to consider the results of the tests.

Information on Core i5-520M compatibility with other computer components. Useful, for example, when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one.

Please note that the power consumption of some processors can significantly exceed their nominal TDP even without overclocking. Some may even double their claims if the motherboard allows you to adjust the power settings of the processor.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) + Turbo Boost Technology + Hyper-Threading Technology + Idle States + 9005

TXT	+
EDB	+

VISTARISE 9000.

Technologies supported by Core i5-520M that speed up virtual machines are listed.

VT-d	+
VT-x
EPT	+

RAM support

Types, maximum size and channels of RAM supported by Core i5-520M. Higher memory frequency may be supported depending on the motherboard.

Memory types	DDR3-800, DDR3-1066	of 5200 (Ryzen 5 7600X)
Permissible memory volume	8.3 GB	of 786 (Xeon E5-2670 V3)
The number of memory channels	2.
memory capacity	17.1 GB/s	of 281.6 (Xeon Platinum 9221)
Support	— —
Maximum GPU clock	766 MHz

Integrated video interfaces

Interfaces and connections supported by the integrated graphics card in the Core i5-520M.

Maximum number of monitors

2

Peripherals

Core i5-520M supported peripherals and how to connect them.

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Overall performance in tests

This is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-520M
1.71

• Passmark
• GeekBench 5 Single-Core
• GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
• Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
• Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
• 3DMark06 CPU
• Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widely used benchmark that consists of 8 different tests, including integer and floating point calculations, extended instruction tests, compression, encryption, and game physics calculations. Also includes a separate single-threaded test.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-520M
1729

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can accurately measure performance. This version uses only one processor core.

Benchmark coverage: 37%

i5-520M
396

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can accurately measure performance. This version uses all available processor cores.

Benchmark coverage: 37%

i5-520M
857

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is a very outdated ray tracing benchmark for processors developed by the authors of Cinema 4D, Maxon. The Single-Core version uses a single CPU thread to render a futuristic motorcycle model.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i5-520M
3046

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 that uses all processor threads. The possible number of threads in this version is limited to 16.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i5-520M
6753

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is an outdated set of benchmarks based on DirectX 9 by Futuremark. Its processor part contains two tests, one of which calculates the pathfinding of game AI, the other emulates game physics using the PhysX package.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i5-520M
2729

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 that uses all processor threads. This version supports a maximum of 64 threads.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i5-520M
2

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Relative capacity

Overall performance of the Core i5-520M compared to its nearest competitor in notebook processors.

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AMD A10-5745M
100.58

Intel Pentium 4425Y
100.58

Intel Celeron 3965U
100

Intel Core i5-520M
100

Intel Core i3-4158U
99.42

AMD Pro A6-8500B
98.83

Intel Celeron 4305U
98.25

Competitor from AMD

We believe that the nearest equivalent to Core i5-520M from AMD is A10-5745M, which is 1% faster on average and higher by 1 position in our rating.

A10
5745M

Compare

Here are some of AMD’s closest competitors to the Core i5-520M:

AMD A10-7300
100. 58

AMD A10-5745M
100.58

AMD A8-5557M
100.58

Intel Core i5-520M
100

AMD Pro A6-8500B
98.83

AMD A4-7210
97.08

AMD A6-6310
96.49

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Recommended graphics cards

According to our statistics, these graphics cards are most often used with Core i5-520M:

GeForce GT
330M

8%

HD
Graphics

7. 7%

NVS
3100M

7.6%

GeForce
310M

6.8%

HD
Graphics 520

5.1%

UHD
Graphics

4%

HD
Graphics 4000

3.6%

Graphics Media
Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics

3%

HD
Graphics 3000

2.6%

UHD
Graphics 630

1.9%

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Intel Core i5 M 520:

processor specifications

Intel began selling the Core i5 M 520 on March 1, 2015 for a suggested price of $281. This is a processor for laptops, it has 2 cores and 4 threads, the processor is made according to the 14 nm process technology.

The processor is made for the FCBGA1168 socket, TDP 15 W, with a maximum operating temperature of 105 °C. Supports memory types DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR3, with a frequency of up to 1066 MHz, in 2-channel mode and a maximum capacity of up to 16 GB.

Specifications

General information

Release date

March 2015

Launch price

$281

Market price

$447

Purpose

for laptops

Architecture

Broadwell

Series

Intel Core i5

Process

14 nm

Crystal size

82 mm²

Number of transistors

1300 million

Processor capacity

64 bit

Frequencies and performance

Clock speed

2200 MHz

Maximum frequency

2700 MHz

Number of cores

2

Number of threads

4

Level 1 cache

64 KB

Level 2 cache

256 KB

Level 3 cache

3MB

Memory

Memory type

DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR3

Memory frequency

1066 MHz

Memory channels

2

Memory Bandwidth

25. 6 GB/s

Maximum OD

16 GB

Bus frequency

2.5 GT/s DMI

Integrated Graphics

Integrated Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 5500

iGPU base frequency

500 MHz

iGPU maximum frequency

900 MHz

Number of monitors supported

3

Compatibility

Socket

FCBGA1168

Heat dissipation

15W

Maximum core temperature

105 °C

Maximum case temperature (TCase)

105 °C

PCI-Express Version

2. 0

Number of PCI lanes

12

Maximum number of processors in configuration

1

Windows 11 9 support1157

No

Technology and instructions

Safety technology

EDB, Secure Key, Identity Protection, OS Guard

Virtualization Technologies

AMD-V, VT-d, VT-x, EPT

Instruction sets

SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, AVX2, AVX

Other technologies

EIST, Turbo Boost, C-states, Flex Memory Access, SRT, FDI, Fast Memory Access

Benchmarks

Comparison with other processors

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Video reviews and tests

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Intel Core i9-10980XE

Information about the series and architecture of the Intel Core i5-520M, as well as the release date of the processor.

Core i5

Arrandale

Intel Core i5-520M

2

Leader — AMD Epyc 7702 (64)

4

Leader — AMD Epyc 7702 (128)

2400 MHz

Leader — Intel Core i7-10810U 4900 MHz

2933MHz

Leader — Intel Core i9-10980HK (5300)

512KB

Leader — AMD Epyc 7702P (32)

3MB

Leader — AMD Epyc 7742
256 MB

35W

Leader — AMD Epyc 7h22 (280)

32nm

Leader — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (7)

Information about the type and support of the maximum amount of RAM, as well as the maximum frequency and number of channels.

8GB

Leader — AMD Epyc 7282 (4000)

1066MHz

Leader — AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS (4266)

2

Leader — AMD Epyc 7351P (8)

Integrated graphics processor specifications. Support for 4K, clock speed, as well as the amount of video core memory.

Iris Pro Graphics P580

350 MHz

Leader — Intel Core i7-8706G (931)

1.15GHz

Leader — AMD Ryzen 7 4800H 2 MHz

64GB

Leader — Intel Xeon E-2176G (128)

4096×2304@24Hz

Intel Core i5-520M

Processor support for advanced technologies such as multithreading, Turbo mode, AES encryption algorithm and x86 AVX command set extension.

Intel Core i5-520m

Intel Core i5-520m

Intel Core i5-520M

I5-520M I5-520M 9000 9000 Cine Benchm Cine Cine Cine Cine Cine Benchm C. computer performance test (processor and video card). The program was developed on the basis of MAXON Cinema 4D — a professional application for creating 3D animation.

2.17

Leader — Intel Core i9-9980XE (41)

6753

Leader — Intel Core i9-9980XE (61667)

3046

Leader — Intel Core i5-8500 (8606)

A range of benchmarks including 3DMark06 CPU, SuperPI, Octane and many other benchmarks.

2728.5

Leader — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (106435)

16

Leader — Intel Core i9-9900KS (7)

871

Leader — Intel Core i9-10980XE (410)

19. 98

Leader — Intel Core i9-9980XE (2)

623.53

Leader — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX (38)

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Number of cores — 2, manufactured according to 32 nm process technology, Arrandale architecture. Thanks to Hyper-Threading technology, the number of threads is 4, which is twice the number of physical cores and increases the performance of multi-threaded applications and games.

Core i5 M 520 base frequency — 2.4 GHz. The maximum frequency in Intel Turbo Boost mode reaches 2.933 GHz. Please note that the Intel Core i5 M 520 cooler must cool processors with a TDP of at least 35W at stock frequencies. When overclocked, the requirements increase.

With integrated Intel® HD Graphics, the computer can operate without a discrete graphics card because the monitor is connected to the video output on the motherboard.

Price in Russia

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Family

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Benchmarks Intel Core i5 M 520

Game Speed ​​

Performance in games and similar applications, according to our tests.

The performance of 4 cores, if any, and performance per core has the greatest impact on the result, since most games do not fully use more than 4 cores.

The speed of caches and working with RAM is also important.

Speed ​​in office use

Performance in everyday work such as browsers and office applications.

The performance of 1 core has the greatest impact on the result, since most of these applications use only one, ignoring the rest.

Similarly, many professional applications such as various CADs ignore multi-threaded performance.

Speed ​​in heavy applications

Performance in resource-intensive tasks loading a maximum of 8 cores.

The performance of all cores and their number have the greatest impact on the result, since most of these applications willingly use all the cores and increase the speed accordingly.

At the same time, certain periods of work can be demanding on the performance of one or two cores, for example, applying filters in the editor.

Data obtained from tests by users who tested their systems with and without overclocking. Thus, you see the average values ​​corresponding to the processor.

Speed ​​of numerical operations

Simple household tasks
Minimum	Average	Maximum
42	Memory: 61

67 900

Memory 64.5
24	1 core: 57	70
1 core 28
42	2 cores: 97	124
2 cores 24

160

Demanding games and tasks
Minimum	Average	Maximum
60	4 cores: 135
4 cores 17
62	8 cores: 137	162
8 cores 8. 9

Extreme
Minimum	Average	Maximum
62	All cores: 138	162
All cores 2.4

Different tasks require different CPU strengths. A system with few fast cores and low memory latency will be fine for the vast majority of games, but will be inferior to a system with a lot of slow cores in a rendering scenario.

We believe that a minimum of 4/4 (4 physical cores and 4 threads) processor is suitable for a budget gaming PC. At the same time, some games can load it at 100%, slow down and freeze, and performing any tasks in the background will lead to a drop in FPS.

Ideally, the budget shopper should aim for a minimum of 4/8 and 6/6. A gamer with a big budget can choose between 6/12, 8/8 and 8/16. Processors with 10 and 12 cores can perform well in games with high frequency and fast memory, but are overkill for such tasks. Also, buying for the future is a dubious undertaking, since in a few years many slow cores may not provide sufficient gaming performance.

When choosing a processor to work with, consider how many cores your programs use. For example, photo and video editors can use 1-2 cores when working with filtering, and rendering or converting in the same editors already uses all threads.

Data obtained from tests by users who tested their systems both with overclocking (maximum value in the table) and without (minimum). A typical result is shown in the middle, the more filled in the color bar, the better the average result among all tested systems.

Tests in games

FPS measured by us in popular games on Intel Core i5 M 520 and compliance with system requirements. Please note that the official requirements of developers in games do not always match the data of real tests. Also, the result is strongly influenced by the overclocking of the system and the graphic settings in the game. We test at high settings in FullHD resolution to get numbers close to real gameplay.

On average for all gaming tests, the processor scored 35.5 points out of 100, where 100 is the fastest gaming processor to date.

NVS 3100M

HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHZ)

RAM

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SSD

x25-m 160GB

0GB

components that users most often choose when building a computer based on the Core i5 M 520. Also, these components achieve the best test results and stable operation.

The most popular config: motherboard for Intel Core i5 M 520 — HP EliteBook 8440p, video card — Mobility Radeon HD 4350, SSD — X25-M 160GB.

Characteristics

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Basic

Manufacturer	Intel
DescriptionInformation about the processor, taken from the official website of the manufacturer.	Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (3M Cache, 2.40 GHz)
ArchitectureCode name for the microarchitecture generation.	Arrandale
Process The manufacturing process, measured in nanometers. The smaller the technical process, the more perfect the technology, the lower the heat dissipation and power consumption.	32 nm
Date of release The month and year the processor was released.	09-2016
Model Official name.	i5-520M
Cores The number of physical cores.	2
ThreadsNumber of threads. The number of logical processor cores that the operating system sees.	4
Multi-Threading Technology With Intel’s Hyper-threading and AMD’s SMT technology, one physical core is recognized by the operating system as two logical cores, thereby increasing processor performance in multi-threaded applications.	Hyper-threading (note that some games may not work well with Hyper-threading, you can disable the technology in the BIOS of the motherboard for maximum FPS).
Base frequencyGuaranteed frequency of all processor cores at maximum load. Performance in single-threaded and multi-threaded applications and games depends on it. It is important to remember that speed and frequency are not directly related. For example, a new processor at a lower frequency may be faster than an old one at a higher one.	2.4 GHz
Turbo frequencyThe maximum frequency of one processor core in turbo mode. Manufacturers allow modern processors to independently increase the frequency of one or more cores under heavy load, due to which performance is noticeably increased. It may depend on the nature of the load, the number of loaded cores, temperature and the specified limits. Significantly affects the speed in games and applications that are demanding on the frequency of the CPU.	2.933 GHz
L3 cache size The third level cache acts as a buffer between the computer’s RAM and the processor’s level 2 cache. Used by all cores, the speed of information processing depends on the volume.	3 MB
Instructions	64-bit
Extended instruction set Allows you to speed up calculations, processing and execution of certain operations. Also, some games require instruction support.	SSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options Available Two housing versions. Standard and designed for mobile devices. In the second version, the processor can be soldered on the motherboard.	Yes
Bus frequency The speed of communication with the system.	2.5 GT/s DMI
TDPThermal Design Power is an indicator that determines the heat dissipation in standard operation. The cooler or water cooling system must be rated for a larger value. Remember that with a factory bus or manual overclocking, TDP increases significantly.	35 W

Video core

Integrated graphics core Allows you to use your computer without a discrete graphics card. The monitor is connected to the video output on the motherboard. If earlier integrated graphics made it possible to simply work at a computer, today it can replace budget video accelerators and makes it possible to play most games at low settings.	Intel® HD Graphics
GPU base clockFrequency of 2D and idle operation.	500 MHz
Max GPU ClockMaximum 3D clock.	766 MHz
Supported monitorsThe maximum number of monitors that can be connected to the integrated video core at the same time.	2

RAM

Maximum RAM Amount of RAM that can be installed on a motherboard with this processor.	8 GB
Supported type of RAM The type of RAM depends on its frequency and timings (speed), availability, price.	DDR3 800/1066
RAM Channels The multi-channel memory architecture increases data transfer speed. On desktop platforms, two-channel, three-channel and four-channel modes are available.	2
RAM bandwidth	17.1 GB/s

PCI

configuration options

PCI-E The PCI Express computer bus version. The bandwidth and power limit depend on the version. There is backward compatibility.	2
PCI	1×16
Number of PCI lanes	16

Data Protection

AES-NI The AES command set extension speeds up applications that use appropriate encryption.

Yes

Design

Competitors

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Intel Core i5-520M Specifications

Intel Core i5-520M Specifications

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9000 -quality 55.0 %

Price at the time of release 225 $ / 13050 ₽ (rub)

Nuclei 2

Maximum frequency 2.93 GHC

35 8.3 GB

Intel Core i5-520M was released in 2010 and by 2022 it has mediocre performance (better than 15% of all processors).
The main advantages of this model are: Value for money: 55.0, Price at the time of release: 225, Cores: 2, Maximum frequency: 2.93 , Power consumption (TDP): 35, Allowable memory: 8.3.

General information

Price-quality ratio The sum of all the advantages of the device divided by its price. The more%, the better the quality per unit price in comparison with all analogues.	55% 706 place in the rating Price/Quality
Type	For laptops
Series	Intel Core i5
Architecture code name	Arrandale
Release price	225 $
Cores A large number of cores improves performance in multi-threaded applications. At the moment, increasing the number of processor cores is one of the priorities for increasing performance.	2
Tire	2500 MHz
L2 cache	512 KB
Level 3 cache	3 Mb
Process	32 nm
Threads More threads help the cores process information more efficiently. Real performance will be noticeable in very specific tasks (video editing, databases).	4
Maximum frequency Faster clocked processors perform more calculations per second and thus provide better performance.	2.93 GHz
Level 1 Cache The fastest level of cache that works directly with the core. The larger the cache, the better the performance.	128 Kb
Crystal size	81+114 mm2
Maximum core temperature	105 °C
Number of transistors	382M
Support 64 bit
Max. number of processors in configuration	1
Socket	PGA988, BGA1288
Power Demand (TDP) Calculated thermal power shows the average heat dissipation in load operation, the larger the value, the more the requirements for cooling and power consumption increase.	35 W
FMA	+
vPro
Flex Memory Access	+
PAE	36 bit
FDI	+
Fast Memory Access	+
EDB	+
Clear Video	+
PCI Express revision	2.0
Number of PCI-Express lanes	16
TXT Intel Trusted Execution Technology for hardware-based computer protection against malware. For each protected program, the processor allocates its own isolated section of RAM.

benchmarks

3DMark06 CPU	2729
Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core	3046
Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core	6753
Cinebench 11. 5 64-bit multi-core	1674

Technology and additional instructions

Extended instructions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI Technology from Intel that accelerates the AES encryption process.	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) Technology from Intel that allows you to lower the frequency of the processor to a minimum value to save power consumption when the processor is idle.
Turbo Boost	+
Hyper-Threading Intel hardware technology that allows multiple threads to be processed on each processor core. For server applications, the performance improvement is up to 30%.
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring

RAM options

RAM types	DDR3-800, DDR3-1066
Allowable Memory The maximum amount of RAM that can be used with this processor.	8.3 GB
Number of memory channels	2

Virtualization technologies

VT-d Virtualization technology from Intel allows you to forward devices on the PCI bus to the guest operating system so that it can work with them with the help of its guest operating system.
VT-x
EPT

Integrated graphics

Video core The presence of a video core allows you to use your computer without using a video card.	Intel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Clear Video HD
Maximum GPU clock	766 MHz
Maximum number of monitors	2

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Intel Core i5-520M processor — comparison, specifications and benchmarks

Intel Core i5-520M general parameters: processor specifications, processor cache and memory, compatibility, peripherals, built-in modules, Intel Core i5-520M performance and other characteristics.

Features	Meaning
General information
Processor name	Intel Core i5-520M
Manufacturer	Intel
Processor category	For Notebook
Architecture code name:	Arrandale
Release date	2010
Of. site	Link
Processor Specifications
Core	2 cores
threads	2400 MHz
Turbo Boost&Core	32 nm
Number of transistors	382 ppm
Maximum temperature
Processor cache and memory
Level 1 cache	512 Kb
3-level cache	2
RAM types Compatibility & Peripherals & Built-in modules
Socket	BGA1288
Power Consumption (TDP)	PCI Express 2.0
Number of PCI-Express lanes	16 lines
Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	Intel HD Graphics (Arrandale)
gpu_frequency	166 MHz
DirectX	10DX
OpenGL	2. 1
Shader Model	4.1
Technologies and instructions (virtualization, security)
Technology and instructions	MMX,SSE,SSE2,SSE3,SSSE3,SSE4 (SSE4.1 + SSE4.2),AES (Advanced Encryption Standard inst.),EM64T (Intel 64)NX (XD, Execute disable bit),VT-x (Virtualization technology),VT-d (Virtualization for directed I/O),Hyper-Threading,Turbo Boost,TXT (Trusted Execution tech.