The Core i3-4150 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-4150
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 43% less energy – 54 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
The Core i3-4150 is better in every way
Core i3-4150 vs Core i5-2500
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
195
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
184
94%
Min 1% FPS
128
96%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-4150 vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-4150 vs Core i5-2500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-4150 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
54 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
