Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8100T 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 i3-8100T is 2640 days newer than Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100T
- Performs up to 7% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i5-2500 - 200 vs 187 FPS
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 35 vs 95 Watts
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-8100T
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Core i5-2500
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8100T | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
