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Core i5-2500 vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i5-2500 vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Buy for CA$63.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7396 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7122 minutes ago

Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Buy for CA$63.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7396 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7122 minutes ago

Prices and Stock

Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Prices and Stock
MSRP $199

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 3101 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.

Advantages of Core i5-2500

Up to 62% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600 - CA$63.41 vs CA$167.61
Up to 56% better value when playing Lost Ark than Ryzen 5 3600 - CA$0.28 vs CA$0.63 per FPS
Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

Performs up to 16% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-2500 - 264 vs 228 FPS
Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 12 vs 4 threads

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Lost Ark

Lost Ark

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

FPS

228

86%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.28/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$63.41

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Buy for CA$63.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7396 minutes ago

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

FPS

264

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.63/FPS

44%

Price, CA$

CA$167.61

37%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7122 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

253

FPS

391

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

214

FPS

229

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

695

FPS

797

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

69

FPS

205

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

110

FPS

134

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Single-Core

589

37%

Multi-Core

1695

25%

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Core i5-2500	vs	Ryzen 5 3600
Jan 9th, 2011	Release Date	Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5	Collection	Ryzen 5
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Matisse
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	6
4	Threads	12
3.3 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
3.7 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.2 GHz
95 W	TDP	65 W
32 nm	Process Size	7 nm
33.0x	Multiplier	36.0x
Intel HD 2000	Integrated Graphics	None
No	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i5-2500 or Ryzen 5 3600

With selected game settings

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC

149 FPS

CA$9.34/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,390.93

In Stock

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC Image

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC

138 FPS

CA$12.81/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,768.18

In Stock

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC Image

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC

136 FPS

CA$10.44/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660

Ryzen 5 3600

8 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,420

In Stock

YEYIAN Kunai R01 Gaming PC Image

YEYIAN Kunai R01 Gaming PC

144 FPS

CA$8.33/FPS

GeForce RTX 2060

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,199.98

In Stock

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