Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7350K is 2186 days newer than Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 5% better in Dead Space than Core i5-2500 - 152 vs 145 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 60 vs 95 Watts
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2500
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500 | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
