Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF is 4664 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Core i5-2500
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - $122.41 vs $288.28
- Up to 47% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-14700KF - $1.09 vs $2.07 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-14700KF
- Performs up to 24% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-2500 - 139 vs 112 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 28 vs 4 threads
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
112
81%
Value, €/FPS
€1.09/FPS
100%
Price, €
€122.41
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €122.41 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7188 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
139
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.07/FPS
53%
Price, €
€288.28
42%
FPS Winner
Buy for €288.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7188 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2500 | vs | Core i7-14700KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 20 |
4 | Threads | 28 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |