Intel® Core(TM) i5-460M Processor (3M Cache, 2.53 GHz) Product Specifications
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3 MB SmartCache
2.5 GT/s DMI
DDR3 800/1066
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Macrovision* License Required
# of Displays Supported ?
BGA1288, PGA988
Max CPU Configuration
Package Size
rPGA 37.5mmx 37.5mm, BGA 34mmx28mm
Processing Die Size
# of Processing Die Transistors
382 million
Low Halogen Options Available
SSE4.1/4.2
Ordering and Compliance
Ordering Code
Ordering Code
Launch Date
The date the product was first introduced.
Lithography
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
Recommended Customer Price
Recommended Customer Price (RCP) is pricing guidance only for Intel products. Prices are for direct Intel customers, typically represent 1,000-unit purchase quantities, and are subject to change without notice.
Prices may vary for other package types and shipment quantities. If sold in bulk, price represents individual unit. Listing of RCP does not constitute a formal pricing offer from Intel.
# of Cores
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
# of Threads
A Thread, or thread of execution, is a software term for the basic ordered sequence of instructions that can be passed through or processed by a single CPU core.
Processor Base Frequency
Processor Base Frequency describes the rate at which the processor's transistors open and close.
The processor base frequency is the operating point where TDP is defined.
Frequency is measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Max Turbo Frequency
Max turbo frequency is the maximum single core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology. Frequency is measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor.
Intel(R) Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.
A bus is a subsystem that transfers data between computer components or between computers. Types include front-side bus (FSB), which carries data between the CPU and m direct media interface (DMI), which is a point-to-point interconnection between an Intel integrated memory controller and an Intel I/O controller hub on the computer’ and Quick Path Interconnect (QPI), which is a point-to-point interconnect between the CPU and the integrated memory controller.
Thermal Design Power (TDP) represents the average power, in watts, the processor dissipates when operating at Base Frequency with all cores active under an Intel-defined, high-complexity workload. Refer to Datasheet for thermal solution requirements.
Embedded Options Available
Embedded Options Available indicates products that offer extended purchase availability for intelligent systems and embedded solutions. Product certification and use condition applications can be found in the Production Release Qualification (PRQ) report.
See your Intel representative for details.
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
Memory Types
Intel(R) processors come in four different types: a Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode.
Max # of Memory Channels
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Max Memory Bandwidth
Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
Physical Address Extensions
Physical Address Extensions (PAE) is a feature that allows 32-bit processors to access a physical address space larger than 4 gigabytes.
ECC Memory Supported
ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory.
ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.
Processor Graphics ?
Processor Graphics indicates graphics processing circuitry integrated into the processor, providing the graphics, compute, media, and display capabilities. Intel(R) HD Graphics, Iris(TM) Graphics, Iris Plus Graphics, and Iris Pro Graphics deliver enhanced media conversion, fast frame rates, and 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video. See the
page for more information.
Graphics Base Frequency
Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel(R) HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
Intel(R) Flexible Display Interface (Intel(R) FDI)
The Intel(R) Flexible Display Interface is an innovative path for two independently controlled channels of integrated graphics to be displayed.
Intel(R) Clear Video HD Technology
Intel(R) Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel(R) Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel(R) Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.
Intel(R) Clear Video Technology
Intel(R) Clear Video Technology is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture.
PCI Express Revision
PCI Express Revision is the version supported by the processor. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer.
The different PCI Express versions support
different data rates.
PCI Express Configurations ?
PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link the PCH PCIe lanes to PCIe devices.
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number supported by the processor.
Sockets Supported
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Junction Temperature is the maximum
temperature allowed at the processor die.
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology ?
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.
Intel(R) vPro(TM) Technology ?
Intel(R) vPro(TM) Technology is a set of security and manageability capabilities built into the processor aimed at addressing four critical areas of IT security:
1) Threat management, including protection from rootkits, viruses, and malware 2) Identity and web site access point protection 3) Confidential personal and business data protection 4) Remote and local monitoring, remediation, and repair of PCs and workstations.
Intel(R) Hyper-Threading Technology ?
Intel(R) Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel(R) HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ?
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ?
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium(R) processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.
Intel(R) VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ?
Intel(R) VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel(R) Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.
Intel(R) 64 ?
Intel(R) 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.? Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.
Instruction Set
An instruction set refers to the basic set of commands and instructions that a microprocessor understands and can carry out. The value shown represents which Intel’s instruction set this processor is compatible with.
Instruction Set Extensions
Instruction Set Extensions are additional instructions which can increase performance when the same operations are performed on multiple data objects.
These can include SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions) and AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions).
Idle States
Idle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle.
C0 is the operational state, meaning that the CPU is doing useful work.
C1 is the first idle state, C2 the second, and so on, where more power saving actions are taken for numerically higher C-states.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the processor package and the system from thermal failure through several thermal management features.
An on-die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) detects the core's temperature, and the thermal management features reduce package power consumption and thereby temperature when required in order to remain within normal operating limits.
Intel(R) Fast Memory Access
Intel(R) Fast Memory Access is an updated Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) backbone architecture that improves system performance by optimizing the use of available memory bandwidth and reducing the latency of the memory accesses.
Intel(R) Flex Memory Access
Intel(R) Flex Memory Access facilitates easier upgrades by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in dual-channel mode.
Intel(R) AES New Instructions
Intel(R) AES New Instructions (Intel(R) AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.
Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology ?
Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology for safer computing is a versatile set of hardware extensions to Intel(R) processors and chipsets that enhance the digital office platform with security capabilities such as measured launch and protected execution. It enables an environment where applications can run within their own space, protected from all other software on the system.
Execute Disable Bit ?
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
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Refer to Datasheet for formal definitions of product properties and features.
“Announced” SKUs are not yet available. Please refer to the Launch Date for market availability.
Some products can support AES New Instructions with a Processor Configuration update, in particular, i7-2630QM/i7-2635QM, i7-2670QM/i7-2675QM, i5-2430M/i5-2435M, i5-2410M/i5-2415M.
Please contact OEM for the BIOS that includes the latest Processor configuration update.
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Functionality, performance, and other benefits of this feature may vary depending on system configuration.
“Conflict free” and “conflict-free” means “DRC conflict free”, which is defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules to mean products that do not contain conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten and/or gold) that directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries. Intel also uses the term "conflict-free" in a broader sense to refer to suppliers, supply chains, smelters and refiners whose sources of conflict minerals do not finance conflict in the DRC or adjoining countries.
Intel processors manufactured before January 1, 2013 are not confirmed conflict free.
The conflict free designation refers only to product manufactured after that date.
For Intel Boxed Processors, the conflict free designation refers to the processor only, not to any additional included accessories, such as heatsinks/coolers.
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Max Turbo Frequency refers to the maximum single-core processor frequency that can be achieved with Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology.
for more information.
The Recommended Customer Price (“RCP”) is pricing guidance for Intel products.
Prices are for direct Intel customers, typically represent 1,000-unit purchase quantities, and are subject to change without notice.
Taxes and shipping, etc. not included. Prices may vary for other package types and shipment quantities, and special promotional arrangements may apply. If sold in bulk, price represents individual unit. Listing of these RCP
does not constitute a formal pricing offer from Intel.
Please work with your appropriate Intel representative to obtain a formal price quotation.
System and Maximum TDP is based on worst case scenarios.
Actual TDP may be lower if not all I/Os for chipsets are used.
Low Halogen:
Applies only to brominated and chlorinated flame retardants (BFRs/CFRs) and PVC in the final product.
Intel components as well as purchased components on the finished assembly meet JS-709 requirements, and the PCB / substrate meet IEC
requirements.
The replacement of halogenated flame retardants and/or PVC may not be better for the environment.
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Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See
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Processors that support 64-bit computing on Intel(R) architecture require an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS.
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