Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 2360 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 14% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i5-2500 - 105 vs 92 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - CA$51.56 vs CA$298.99
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Sons Of The Forest
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
589
33.44690516751845%
Multi-Core
1695
32.132701421800945%
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |