Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2405S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500K is 133 days older than the cheaper Core i5-2405S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2405S
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $33.63 vs $197.41
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-2405S - 164 vs 163 FPS
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Single-Core
535
82.81733746130031%
Multi-Core
1429
74.38833940655908%
Intel Core i5-2405S | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
---|---|---|
May 22nd, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |