The Core i3-14100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$75.88 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-14100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 40% cheaper – CA$114.00 vs CA$189.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-14100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-2500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, CA$
CA$114
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.54/FPS
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
170
82%
Min 1% FPS
114
83%
Price, CA$
CA$189.88
60%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.11/FPS
49%
Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-2500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-2500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
79%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-14100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $109.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
