Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 3 1200 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 3 1200 is 2391 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 47% cheaper than Ryzen 3 1200 - $142.07 vs $269.81
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 1200 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Performs up to 6% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-2500 - 192 vs 181 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
589
59.857723577235774%
Multi-Core
1695
59.80945659844742%
Intel Core i5-2500 | vs | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Summit Ridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |