| Processor Number | i5-2300 |
| # of Cores | 4 |
| # of Threads | 4 |
| Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Intel® Smart Cache | 6 MB |
| DMI | 5 GT/s |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1/4.2, AVX |
| Embedded Options Available | No |
| Lithography | 32 nm |
| Max TDP | 95 W |
| Processor Graphics ‡ | Intel® HD Graphics 2000 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 850 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.1 GHz |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® Wireless Display | No |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology | Yes |
| TCASE | 72.6°C |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets Supported | LGA1155 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® 64 | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology | Yes |
