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Core i5-2500K vs Core i9-11900F

Core i5-2500K vs Core i9-11900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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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 63 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Intel Core i9-11900F 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.5GHz Tuboboost: 5GHz, 8 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811900F

Buy for 252.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 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 63 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Intel Core i9-11900F 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.5GHz Tuboboost: 5GHz, 8 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811900F

Buy for 252.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-11900F 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 Core i9-11900F is 3719 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K

  • Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-11900F - €43.94 vs €252.16
  • Up to 80% better value when playing God of War than Core i9-11900F - €0.27 vs €1.36 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-11900F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900F

  • Performs up to 12% better in God of War than Core i5-2500K - 185 vs 165 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 16 vs 4 threads
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God of War

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

165

89%

Value, €/FPS

€0.27/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 63 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

185

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.36/FPS

19%

Price, €

€252.16

17%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900F 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.5GHz Tuboboost: 5GHz, 8 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811900F

Buy for 252.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

646

29%

Multi-Core

1921

20%

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2171

100%

Multi-Core

9171

100%

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo

Intel Core i5-2500K

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Intel Core i9-11900F Logo

Intel Core i9-11900F

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Sandy BridgeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0x
Multiplier25.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-2500K or Core i9-11900F

God of War, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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