Intel Core i5-3450
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.1 - 3.1 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 77W
Price: $47.96 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-3450
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.1 - 3.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
77W
Best price from Newegg
$47.96
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-3450 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.1GHz base to 3.1GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 77W TDP — about 19.3W per core.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $47.96 it sits in the budget processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 77 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
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