The Core i5-2557M is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-875K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-2557M
- Consumes up to 82% less energy – 17 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-875K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-875K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i5-2557M vs Core i7-875K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2557M
Jun 1st, 2011
Average FPS
166
99%
Min 1% FPS
112
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, €
€156.77
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
100%
Core i5-2557M vs Core i7-875K 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 i5-2557M vs Core i7-875K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2557M vs Core i7-875K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2557M
Jun 1st, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
58%
Turbo Frequency
2.7 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2557M | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-875K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 1st, 2011 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $353.00 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
17 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 2.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
