The Intel Core i5-2450P is a desktop processor with 4 cores, launched in January 2012. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the Sandy Bridge architecture with Socket 1155. Core i5-2450P has 6 MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.2 GHz by default, but can boost up to 3.5 GHz, depending on the workload. Intel is making the Core i5-2450P on a 32 nm production node using 1,160 million transistors. The multiplier is locked on Core i5-2450P, which limits its overclocking potential.
With a TDP of 95 W, the Core i5-2450P consumes a good deal of power, so decent cooling is needed. Intel's processor supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface. For communication with other components in the machine, Core i5-2450P uses a PCI-Express Gen 3 connection. This processor does not have integrated graphics, you will need a separate graphics card.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Core i5-2450P, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Programs using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) can run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications.