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Core i5-2500K vs Ryzen 9 3900XT

Core i5-2500K vs Ryzen 9 3900XT: 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

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD RyzenTM 9 3900XT Prozessor (12 Kerne/24 Threads, 70MB Cache, bis zu 4,7 GHz Max Boost) - ohne Kühler, AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Buy for 579.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 132 minutes ago

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 131 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD RyzenTM 9 3900XT Prozessor (12 Kerne/24 Threads, 70MB Cache, bis zu 4,7 GHz Max Boost) - ohne Kühler, AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Buy for 579.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 132 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 3900XT outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 3900XT is 3467 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K

  • Up to 92% cheaper than Ryzen 9 3900XT - €43.94 vs €579.7
  • Up to 89% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Ryzen 9 3900XT - €0.45 vs €4.26 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

  • Performs up to 40% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i5-2500K - 136 vs 97 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 24 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

97

71%

Value, €/FPS

€0.45/FPS

100%

Price, €

€43.94

100%

Value Winner

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 131 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


FPS

136

100%

Value, €/FPS

€4.26/FPS

10%

Price, €

€579.7

7%

FPS Winner

AMD RyzenTM 9 3900XT Prozessor (12 Kerne/24 Threads, 70MB Cache, bis zu 4,7 GHz Max Boost) - ohne Kühler, AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Buy for 579.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 132 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

646

37%

Multi-Core

1921

19%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


Single-Core

1729

100%

Multi-Core

10030

100%

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo

Intel Core i5-2500K

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jul 7th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
4Threads
24
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
39.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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