Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7500 is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i5-7500 - €35.61 vs €262.99
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 2200% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i5-2500 - 23 vs 1 FPS
- Up to 68% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i5-2500 - €11.43 vs €35.61 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
23
100%
Value, €/FPS
€11.43/FPS
100%
Price, €
€262.99
13%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500 | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |