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.
Handles legacy office and enterprise software reasonably well.
Gaming
Integrated graphics and low clocks make gaming virtually impossible.
Only suitable for very old or lightweight games.
Efficiency
Highly efficient for its time, but modern low-power chips offer vastly more performance per watt.
Inefficient by modern standards, requiring robust laptop cooling.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI capabilities
Content Creation
Gaming
- Extremely low base clock
- Weak iGPU
- Not designed for gaming
- Low core count
- Outdated graphics
- Bottlenecked by memory speed
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
- Enterprise security (TXT)
- I/O virtualization (VT-d)
- Reliable architecture
- Widely available on used market
Cons
- Obsolete for modern work
- High power draw relative to performance
- Soldered BGA package limits repairs
- No modern OS support
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
- AMD A8-3500MRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-2540MRival
Mobile
- AMD A6-3410MXRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-2620MRival
Mobile
- AMD Phenom II N970Rival
Mobile
Ivy Bridge upgrade with better integrated graphics.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Core i3-3110MAlt
Budget-friendly option for basic business tasks.
- AMD A10-4600MAlt
Better graphics performance.
- Intel Core i7-2640MAlt
Drop-in upgrade for more threads and speed.
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 highly capable business laptop CPU for its era, offering security and virtualization features that set it apart from consumer mobile chips of the same generation.
Best for: Maintaining legacy business hardware
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?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1023 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.