Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600 is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Performs up to 11% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-2500 - 131 vs 118 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i5-7600 - €35.61 vs €113.81
- Up to 66% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-7600 - €0.3 vs €0.87 per FPS
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |