Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900 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 i9-9900 is 3026 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900
- Performs up to 19% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-2500K - 216 vs 182 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 16 vs 4 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
216
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.68/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$579.54
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i9-9900 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |