CPU Comparison
Core i5-2467M vs Core i5-2520M
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-2467M is an ultra-low voltage dual-core mobile processor from the Sandy Bridge generation, designed for thin-and-light laptops prioritizing battery life over raw performance.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Handles legacy office applications but struggles with modern web tabs.
Adequate for lightweight office work and web browsing.
Gaming
Integrated graphics and low clocks make gaming virtually impossible.
Not suitable for modern 3D games.
Efficiency
Highly efficient for its time, but modern low-power chips offer vastly more performance per watt.
Standard 35W mobile power draw for 2011.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI capabilities
Content Creation
Gaming
- Extremely low base clock
- Weak iGPU
- Not designed for gaming
- Outdated architecture
- Weak iGPU
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Very low power consumption
- Enabled early ultrabook designs
- Hyper-Threading support
Cons
- Very low clock speed
- Obsolete performance
- Soldered to motherboard
- Lacks VT-d and TXT
Pros
- Socketed for easy upgrades
- Enterprise VT-d and TXT support
- Very cheap on the used market
- Reliable
Cons
- Obsolete performance
- 35W TDP limits battery life in older laptops
- No modern OS support
- Limited to DDR3
Competitors & Alternatives
Core i5-2467M
- AMD A4-3305MRival
Mobile
- AMD E-450Rival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-2537MRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i3-2367MRival
Mobile
- AMD A6-4455MRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-3317UAlt
Ivy Bridge ULV successor with much better efficiency.
- Intel Core i7-2677MAlt
Higher clocked ULV option from the same generation.
- Intel Celeron 3865UAlt
Modern ultra-low power alternative.
- AMD A6-1450Alt
Low power alternative with better graphics.
- Intel Pentium 4405YAlt
Modern ultra-low voltage budget chip.
Core i5-2520M
- Intel Core i5-2520M (BGA)Rival
Mobile
- AMD A8-3510MXRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-2620MRival
Mobile
- AMD Phenom II N970Rival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-2540MRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-2640MAlt
Drop-in upgrade with higher clocks and 4MB cache.
- Intel Core i7-2720QMAlt
Quad-core upgrade (if BIOS allows).
Ivy Bridge upgrade requiring a new motherboard.
Compare head-to-headQuad-core option for heavy multitasking.
Compare head-to-head- AMD A10-4600MAlt
Alternative platform with better graphics.
Our Verdict on Each
A historically significant ULV chip that traded performance for portability, now completely obsolete for any demanding tasks.
Best for: Repurposing an old ultrabook
Read the full reviewIdentical in performance to the BGA variant, but highly prized today by tinkerers because its rPGA988B socket allows for easy swapping and upgrades to i7 processors.
Best for: Upgrading an existing Socket G2 laptop to an i7
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i5-2467M or Core i5-2520M?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i5-2520M comes out ahead with a score of 4.5/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Core i5-2467M or Core i5-2520M?
For gaming, the Core i5-2520M leads with a gaming performance score of 12/100 among Core i5-2467M and Core i5-2520M.
Which uses less power?
The Core i5-2467M has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Core i5-2467M (17 W), Core i5-2520M (35 W).
Do Core i5-2467M and Core i5-2520M use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Core i5-2467M: Intel BGA 1023, Core i5-2520M: Intel Socket G2 (988B)), so each needs a compatible motherboard.