CPU Comparison
Core i5-2467M vs Intel Core i7-3517U
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.
Slow for modern office tasks and multitasking.
Gaming
Integrated graphics and low clocks make gaming virtually impossible.
Cannot run modern games; struggles with basic 3D.
Virtualization
Not recommended due to 2 cores.
Efficiency
Highly efficient for its time, but modern low-power chips offer vastly more performance per watt.
17W TDP was efficient in 2012, but outdated now.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI capabilities
- No AI hardware
Content Creation
Gaming
- Extremely low base clock
- Weak iGPU
- Not designed for gaming
- HD 4000 is too weak
- Only suitable for older 2D games
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
- Was efficient in 2012
- Good single-core burst performance
- 17W TDP
- Enabled thin-and-light designs
Cons
- Only 2 cores
- Very slow for modern tasks
- No Windows 11 support
- 22nm process is outdated
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.
Intel Core i7-3517U
- AMD A6-4455MRival
Mobile
- AMD A10-4655MRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-3317URival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-2677MRival
Mobile
- AMD A8-4555MRival
Mobile
Successor with better efficiency and performance.
Compare head-to-headModern budget CPU with vastly superior performance.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 3 5300UAlt
Modern budget alternative.
Excellent modern ultrabook chip.
Compare head-to-head- Alt
Unmatched efficiency for basic use.
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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 reviewA capable 2012 ultrabook chip, but its dual-core design is too slow for modern multitasking.
Best for: If you are considering a laptop with the Intel Core i7-3517U today, it should only be purchased in the used market at an extremely low price. It remains capable of very basic web browsing and document editing, but its 2-core design is a major bottleneck for modern multitasking. Avoid purchasing a laptop with this CPU if you need to do any modern productivity work, video editing, or gaming. It is best suited for budget-conscious buyers who need a cheap, secondary machine for light web browsing or for students on a very tight budget. For any primary computing needs, investing in a newer platform is strongly recommended for better efficiency, security, and performance.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i5-2467M or Intel Core i7-3517U?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i7-3517U comes out ahead with a score of 4/10. 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 Intel Core i7-3517U?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-3517U leads with a gaming performance score of 10/100 among Core i5-2467M and Intel Core i7-3517U.
Do Core i5-2467M and Intel Core i7-3517U use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1023 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Core i5-2467M posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Core i5-2467M (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.