The Intel Core i5-480M Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Uses Intel HD Graphics (first gen), which Intel does not officially support on Windows 10. The Intel Core i5-480M Go to product viewer
Your CPU is vulnerable to Spectre/Meltdown. Microsoft patched it, but those patches eat 20-30% of your i5-480M's performance. Microsoft patched it, but those patches eat 20-30%
The "M" in the i5 M 480 stands for "Mobile," specifically the first-generation Westmere architecture. Clocking in at 2.67 GHz with two cores and four threads, this processor was a workhorse circa 2010-2011. On Windows 10, it handles web browsing, word processing, and video streaming decently well. However, do not expect to multitask heavily; without a Solid State Drive (SSD), this CPU will feel sluggish. On Windows 10, it handles web browsing, word
On Windows 10, this CPU is unusable with a standard hard drive; a SATA SSD is mandatory for a smooth experience. 🛠️ Windows 10 Driver Support
The Intel Core i5-480M Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Uses Intel HD Graphics (first gen), which Intel does not officially support on Windows 10.
Your CPU is vulnerable to Spectre/Meltdown. Microsoft patched it, but those patches eat 20-30% of your i5-480M's performance.
The "M" in the i5 M 480 stands for "Mobile," specifically the first-generation Westmere architecture. Clocking in at 2.67 GHz with two cores and four threads, this processor was a workhorse circa 2010-2011. On Windows 10, it handles web browsing, word processing, and video streaming decently well. However, do not expect to multitask heavily; without a Solid State Drive (SSD), this CPU will feel sluggish.
On Windows 10, this CPU is unusable with a standard hard drive; a SATA SSD is mandatory for a smooth experience. 🛠️ Windows 10 Driver Support