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.

Intel · Core i5
Core i5-2467M
2C / 4T0 GHz17 W
3.5
Full review
Top pick
Intel · Core i5
Core i5-2450M
2C / 4T0 GHz35 W
4
Full review

The Bottom Line

Overview & Launch

Brand
Intel
Intel
Market
Mobile
Mobile
Segment
Mobile
Mobile
Generation
2nd Gen (Sandy Bridge)
2nd Gen (Sandy Bridge)
Launched
2011
2012
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
Codename
Sandy Bridge
Sandy Bridge
Series
Core i5
Core i5
Family
Sandy Bridge
Sandy Bridge
Predecessor
Core i5-560UM
Core i5-2510M
Successor
Core i5-3317U
Core i5-3210M

Specifications Compared

Cores & Clocks
Cores
2
2
Threads
4
4
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
2.5 GHz
Boost Clock
0 GHz
0 GHz
Cache & Power
L3 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
TDP
17 W
35 W
Architecture
Architecture
Sandy Bridge
Sandy Bridge
Process Node
32 nm
32 nm
Memory
Memory Type
DDR3
DDR3
Memory Speed
DDR3-1333
DDR3-1333
Memory Channels
Dual (2)
Dual (2)
Max Memory
16 GB
16 GB
Platform & I/O
Socket
Intel BGA 1023
Intel BGA 1023
PCIe Version
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
PCIe Lanes
16
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
Unlocked
No
No

Performance Compared

Productivity

Core i5-2467M15

Handles legacy office applications but struggles with modern web tabs.

Core i5-2450MBest20

Struggles with modern web applications and heavy office suites.

Gaming

Core i5-2467M5

Integrated graphics and low clocks make gaming virtually impossible.

Core i5-2450MBest10

Unable to play modern AAA games at acceptable frame rates.

Efficiency

Core i5-2467MBest50

Highly efficient for its time, but modern low-power chips offer vastly more performance per watt.

Core i5-2450M30

32nm process is highly inefficient by today's standards.

Specialized Performance

AI / ML

Core i5-2467MNot Applicable
  • No AI capabilities
Core i5-2450MNot Applicable
  • No AI acceleration
  • Insufficient compute for local AI

Content Creation

Core i5-2467MNot Applicable
Core i5-2450MPoor

Gaming

Core i5-2467MVery Poor
  • Extremely low base clock
  • Weak iGPU
  • Not designed for gaming
Core i5-2450MPoor
  • Outdated architecture
  • Weak integrated graphics
  • Insufficient for modern titles

Industry Impact

Gaming
None
Low
Workstations
None
Low
Content Creation
None
Low
Virtualization
Low
Low

Best CPU by Use Case

Document Editing
Good
Good
Web Browsing
Adequate
Adequate
Video Playback
Adequate
Heavy Multitasking
Poor
Video Playback (720p)
Good
Modern Gaming
Poor

Target Audience

Gamers
Content Creators
Developers
Workstation Users
Streamers
Office / Productivity
Targeted
Targeted
Students
Targeted
Targeted

Strengths & Weaknesses

Core i5-2467M

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
Core i5-2450M

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 A4-3305M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • AMD E-450

    Mobile

    Rival
  • Intel Core i5-2537M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • Intel Core i3-2367M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • AMD A6-4455M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • Intel Core i5-3317U
    Alt

    Ivy Bridge ULV successor with much better efficiency.

  • Intel Core i7-2677M
    Alt

    Higher clocked ULV option from the same generation.

  • Intel Celeron 3865U
    Alt

    Modern ultra-low power alternative.

  • AMD A6-1450
    Alt

    Low power alternative with better graphics.

  • Intel Pentium 4405Y
    Alt

    Modern ultra-low voltage budget chip.

Core i5-2450M

  • AMD A8-3520M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • AMD A6-3420M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • Intel Core i5-2410M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • Intel Core i3-2330M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • AMD A8-3500M

    Mobile

    Rival
  • Ivy Bridge upgrade with better efficiency.

    Compare head-to-head
  • Intel Core i3-3110M
    Alt

    Cheaper dual-core option.

  • AMD A10-4600M
    Alt

    Better integrated graphics.

  • Intel Core i7-2620M
    Alt

    Higher clock speed and cache.

  • AMD A8-3550MX
    Alt

    Stronger multi-threaded performance.

Our Verdict on Each

Core i5-2467MSituational

A historically significant ULV chip that traded performance for portability, now completely obsolete for any demanding tasks.

Best for: Repurposing an old ultrabook

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Core i5-2450MSituational

An 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

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Frequently 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.