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Core i5-2500 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i5-2500 vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Intel Core i5-2500 CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for 35.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.5GHz, Max. Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.4GHz, 6 Kerne, L3-Cache 32MB, Socket AM4) 100-100000927BOX, Schwarz

Buy for 104 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Intel Core i5-2500 CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for 35.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.5GHz, Max. Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.4GHz, 6 Kerne, L3-Cache 32MB, Socket AM4) 100-100000927BOX, Schwarz

Buy for 104 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 4119 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600 - €35.61 vs €104.0
  • Up to 55% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Ryzen 5 5600 - €0.23 vs €0.51 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 29% better in World of Warcraft than Core i5-2500 - 204 vs 158 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 12 vs 4 threads
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World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

158

77%

Value, €/FPS

€0.23/FPS

100%

Price, €

€35.61

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2500 CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for 35.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

204

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.51/FPS

45%

Price, €

€104

34%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.5GHz, Max. Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.4GHz, 6 Kerne, L3-Cache 32MB, Socket AM4) 100-100000927BOX, Schwarz

Buy for 104 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

589

29%

Multi-Core

1695

19%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo

Intel Core i5-2500

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
35.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-2500 or Ryzen 5 5600

World of Warcraft, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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