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Core i5-2500 vs Core i7-2600S

Core i5-2500 vs Core i7-2600S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Tie

Intel Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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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 14101 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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CHYYAC Intel Core I7-2600S I7 2600S I7 2600 S 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Achtkern 65 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1155

Buy for 75.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14101 minutes ago

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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 14101 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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CHYYAC Intel Core I7-2600S I7 2600S I7 2600 S 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Achtkern 65 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1155

Buy for 75.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14101 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-2500 and the more expensive Core i7-2600S have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500

  • Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - €35.61 vs €75.84
  • Up to 53% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-2600S - €0.08 vs €0.17 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • 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 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of DOOM Eternal.
DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

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Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

455

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.08/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 14101 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

455

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.17/FPS

47%

Price, €

€75.84

46%

CHYYAC Intel Core I7-2600S I7 2600S I7 2600 S 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Achtkern 65 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1155

Buy for 75.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14101 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

589

100%

Multi-Core

1695

93%

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

98%

Multi-Core

1811

100%

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo

Intel Core i5-2500

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Intel Core i7-2600S

Jan 9th, 2011Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
33.0x
Multiplier28.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
NoOverclockableNo

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