The Core i9-14900K 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 i9-14900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
The Core i9-14900K is better in every way
Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-2500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
170
76%
Min 1% FPS
114
78%
Price, CA$
CA$189.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.11/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900K 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 i9-14900K vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-2500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
6 MB
17%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
62%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $589.00 | 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 | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
