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Core i5-2500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i5-2500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for CA$63.54 on Amazon

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Updated 260 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for CA$63.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7 7800X3D is 4378 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.

Advantages of Core i5-2500

  • Up to 91% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - CA$63.54 vs CA$692.99
  • Up to 76% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - CA$0.62 vs CA$2.63 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 21% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 95 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 155% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-2500 - 263 vs 103 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 16 vs 4 threads
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FIFA 23

FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

103

39%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.62/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$63.54

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for CA$63.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

263

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.63/FPS

24%

Price, CA$

CA$692.99

9%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

589

22%

Multi-Core

1695

11%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo

Core i5-2500

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
95 W
TDP120 W
32 nmProcess Size
5 nm
33.0xMultiplier
42.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockableNo

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