Intel Core i5-2500T

The Intel Core i5-2500T is a low-power quad-core desktop processor from Intel's 2nd Generation (Sandy Bridge) Core i5 family, launched in the first quarter of 2011. It runs all four cores at a 2.30 GHz base clock with Turbo Boost up to 3.30 GHz, backed by 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache, within a 45 W thermal envelope notably lower than the standard i5-2500's 95 W rating. Built on Intel's 32 nm process for the LGA1155 socket, it integrates Intel HD Graphics 2000 and supports dual-channel DDR3-1066/1333 memory up to 32 GB. It also supports AES-NI encryption acceleration and Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x/VT-d), making it a popular choice for compact, energy-efficient desktops and small-form-factor business PCs of its era.