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Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz

Explore Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1619 and a single-thread rating of 1032. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

CPU Mark1,619
1 samples
Single Thread1,032
Overall rank#4,127
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.9Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1619 and a single-thread rating of 1032. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz is a Desktop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 1,619 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,619 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,032 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket BGA1288. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 35 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 1,619 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz?

Start with BGA1288 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 35 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i3-550 @ 3.20GHzIntel1,629 points
02Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU1,619 points
03AMD A6 PRO-7400BAMD1,615 points
05AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-CoreAMD1,607 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD A6 PRO-7400BAMD1,467 points
03Intel Core i3-550 @ 3.20GHzIntel1,335 points
04Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU1,032 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU46.3 Mark/W
03AMD A6 PRO-7400BAMD24.8 Mark/W
04Intel Core i3-550 @ 3.20GHzIntel22.3 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
1,032.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2010
SocketBGA1288
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP35 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L30 MB