CPU Comparison
Core i5-2467M vs Core i5-2450M
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.
Struggles with modern web applications and heavy office suites.
Gaming
Integrated graphics and low clocks make gaming virtually impossible.
Unable to play modern AAA games at acceptable frame rates.
Efficiency
Highly efficient for its time, but modern low-power chips offer vastly more performance per watt.
32nm process is highly inefficient by today's standards.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI capabilities
- No AI acceleration
- Insufficient compute for local AI
Content Creation
Gaming
- Extremely low base clock
- Weak iGPU
- Not designed for gaming
- Outdated architecture
- Weak integrated graphics
- Insufficient for modern titles
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
- Hyper-Threading support
- Integrated graphics
- Low cost on used market
Cons
- Obsolete architecture
- High power consumption for performance
- No modern instruction sets
- Very slow by current standards
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 i5-2450M
- AMD A8-3520MRival
Mobile
- AMD A6-3420MRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-2410MRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i3-2330MRival
Mobile
- AMD A8-3500MRival
Mobile
Ivy Bridge upgrade with better efficiency.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Core i3-3110MAlt
Cheaper dual-core option.
- AMD A10-4600MAlt
Better integrated graphics.
- Intel Core i7-2620MAlt
Higher clock speed and cache.
- AMD A8-3550MXAlt
Stronger multi-threaded performance.
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 reviewAn obsolete mobile processor that can still handle extremely basic tasks, but is completely outclassed by modern low-end chips.
Best for: Keeping an old laptop running
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i5-2467M or Core i5-2450M?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i5-2450M 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 Core i5-2450M?
For gaming, the Core i5-2450M leads with a gaming performance score of 10/100 among Core i5-2467M and Core i5-2450M.
Which uses less power?
The Core i5-2467M has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Core i5-2467M (17 W), Core i5-2450M (35 W).
Do Core i5-2467M and Core i5-2450M use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1023 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.