Core i5-650

Intel · Core i5 · 2010 · LGA1156

Overview

The Intel Core i5-650 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, released in 2010 at an MSRP of $177. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the 1st Gen platform, and fits the LGA1156 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Westmere" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 4 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i5-650 has a base clock of 3.2 GHz and can boost up to 3.46 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Westmere" silicon on a 32nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR3 memory. With a TDP of 73W, the Core i5-650 sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD Graphics solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 256KB/core of L2, and 4MB of L3 cache.

Clarkdale dual-die package. First-generation Intel integrated graphics at 733 MHz. The on-package GPU preceded Sandy Bridge's fully integrated approach.

Specifications

BrandIntel
FamilyCore i5
Series1st Gen
ArchitectureWestmere
TypeDesktop
Launch year2010
Cores2
Threads4
Base clock3.2 GHz
Boost clock3.46 GHz
L1 cache32KB/core
L2 cache256KB/core
L3 cache4MB
TDP73W
SocketLGA1156
Process32nm
Memory typeDDR3
Integrated graphicsIntel HD Graphics
ChipsetsH57, H55, P55, Q57
Launch MSRP$177
Part numberBX80616I5650
OEM / tray part numberCM80616003174AH

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