The EPYC 7643 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7643
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 96 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 95 vs 225 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 7643 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7643
Mar 15th, 2021
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
93%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, €
€146.88
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
100%
EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
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The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7643
Mar 15th, 2021
Cores
48-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
8%
L3 Cache
6 MB
2%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7643 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 15th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $4,995.00 | MSRP | $216.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Not Available | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
48 | Cores | 4 |
96 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
