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Core i5-2500K vs Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i5-2500K vs Ryzen 7 2700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 43.94 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

3.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
TT Racing Kabel für Wraith Prism LED RGB Kühler Lüfter von Ryzen 7 2700X Prozessor AM4/AM2/AM3/AM3+ 4-Pin Anschluss Kupferbasis / Aluminium Kühlkörper von TT Racing (Kabellänge: 60 cm)

Buy for 22.18 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 43.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

3.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
TT Racing Kabel für Wraith Prism LED RGB Kühler Lüfter von Ryzen 7 2700X Prozessor AM4/AM2/AM3/AM3+ 4-Pin Anschluss Kupferbasis / Aluminium Kühlkörper von TT Racing (Kabellänge: 60 cm)

Buy for 22.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 2700X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 2700X is 2657 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K

  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 2700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

  • Performs up to 16% better in Rust than Core i5-2500K - 188 vs 162 FPS
  • Up to 50% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - €22.18 vs €43.94
  • Up to 56% better value when playing Rust than Core i5-2500K - €0.12 vs €0.27 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

162

86%

Value, €/FPS

€0.27/FPS

44%

Price, €

€43.94

50%

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

Buy for 43.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

188

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.12/FPS

100%

Price, €

€22.18

100%

FPS and Value Winner

TT Racing Kabel für Wraith Prism LED RGB Kühler Lüfter von Ryzen 7 2700X Prozessor AM4/AM2/AM3/AM3+ 4-Pin Anschluss Kupferbasis / Aluminium Kühlkörper von TT Racing (Kabellänge: 60 cm)

Buy for 22.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

646

51%

Multi-Core

1921

31%

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1245

100%

Multi-Core

6113

100%

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo

Intel Core i5-2500K

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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
12 nm
33.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-2500K or Ryzen 7 2700X

Rust, 1920 x 1080, High

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