The Core i5-2500K is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7300 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $96.09 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
The Core i3-7300 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i3-7300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 65% cheaper – $50.79 vs $146.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 51 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-7300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
92%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, €
€146.88
34%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
32%
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€50.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-7300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-7300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-7300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2500K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $216.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
