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Core i5-2500K vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Core i5-2500K vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X: 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 165 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

3.5 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Logo
AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 2920X 3.5GHz 12-Core 24 Gewinde 32MB Cache TR4 Sockel OEM, YD292XA8UC9AF

Buy for 399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 166 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 165 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

3.5 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Logo
AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 2920X 3.5GHz 12-Core 24 Gewinde 32MB Cache TR4 Sockel OEM, YD292XA8UC9AF

Buy for 399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 166 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 Threadripper 2920X is 2824 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K

  • Up to 89% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X - €43.94 vs €399.99
  • Up to 88% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X - €0.14 vs €1.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 47% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X - 95 vs 180 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

  • Performs up to 7% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i5-2500K - 348 vs 324 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 24 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

324

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.14/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 165 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Desktop • Oct 3rd, 2018


FPS

348

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.15/FPS

12%

Price, €

€399.99

10%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 2920X 3.5GHz 12-Core 24 Gewinde 32MB Cache TR4 Sockel OEM, YD292XA8UC9AF

Buy for 399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 166 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Desktop • Oct 3rd, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

646

50%

Multi-Core

1921

25%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Desktop • Oct 3rd, 2018


Single-Core

1274

100%

Multi-Core

7454

100%

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo

Intel Core i5-2500K

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Logo

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Oct 3rd, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Sandy BridgeCodenameColfax
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket SP3r2
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
4Threads
24
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
95 W
TDP180 W
32 nmProcess Size
12 nm
33.0xMultiplier
35.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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