The Intel i5-2410M is a dual-core four thread mobile processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture. It was launched in Q1 2011 and at the time was reasonably fast with an effective speed of 58: the base clock speed is 2.3 GHz which can boost up to 2.9 GHz when required.
What is the TDP of the i5-2410m?
The TDP of 35W is relatively high by modern standards and is halved in the i5-3317U ( full comparison here ). A lower TDP leads to extended battery life which a big plus for mobile processors. The i5-2410M features an integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 which is less than adequate for the demands of modern games.
How fast is the i5-3317U?
It was launched in Q1 2011 and at the time was reasonably fast with an effective speed of 58: the base clock speed is 2.3 GHz which can boost up to 2.9 GHz when required. The TDP of 35W is relatively high by modern standards and is halved in the i5-3317U ( full comparison here ).
What is the i5-2450m processor?
The Intel Core i5-2450M is a mid-range dual-core four threaded mobile processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture. It was launched in Q1 2012 and is a slightly quicker version of the i5-2410M which launched a year earlier.
Is the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 a good processor?
Hugely faster 64-core speed. The Core2 Quad Q6600 is over 7 years old which is a lot of processor lifetimes! This particular model has been included in the group test simply as a reference because of its exceptional popularity back when it was at the forefront of technological advance.
Is the i5-6600k better for gaming than the 6700K?
The gap in single core performance can largely be eliminated by overclocking the i5-6600K so although the stock effective speed is significantly higher on the 6700K, this gap diminishes significantly when both processors are overclocked. At a 30% discount, the 6600K is the better value gaming CPU. [Aug ’15 CPUPro]
What are the advantages of a modern quad core processor?
Modern Quad core processors offer nearly three times more performance on both single and multi-core workloads. There have also been lots of non-processing related improvements in the platform over the last 7 years which include SATA 600 MB/s, USB 3.0 PCIe and more. [Mar ’14 CPUPro]
