Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8350K is 2461 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8350K
- Performs up to 12% better in Valorant than Core i5-2500K - 783 vs 700 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 91 vs 95 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
646
43.82632293080054%
Multi-Core
1921
45.327984898537046%
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-8350K |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 91 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |