Intel Core i5-2430M vs AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-2430M or Intel Core i5-2430M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2430M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2430M, you'll need a motherboard with a PPGA 988 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD Ryzen 4000U
2 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-2430M Name AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2430M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2430M is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 6
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
2x Cores 6x
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2430M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2430M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
6 Generation 9
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 384
32 nm Technology 7 nm
12 Execution units 6
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2430M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2020
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
32 nm Technology 7 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
PPGA 988 Socket FP6
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4620
4620
Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1025
1025

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4097
4097
Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1259
1259

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
2065
2065
Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
655
655

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
1407
1407
Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
525
525