The Intel Core i5-2450M is a dual-core, 4-thread Sandy Bridge mobile processor built on a 32 nm process with Hyper-Threading. It runs at 2.5 GHz base and up to 3.1 GHz Turbo Boost, with 3 MB Smart Cache for quick data access. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 supports basic graphics and light gaming. With a 35 W TDP and rPGA988B socket, it balances performance and efficiency, making it a solid choice for mid-range laptops handling everyday tasks, multimedia, and moderate workloads efficiently.