Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 4279 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 25% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $142.07 vs $190.11
- Up to 5% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-13600K - $0.69 vs $0.73 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 27% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-2500 - 289 vs 227 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 20 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
227
78%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Price, €
€157.7
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €157.7 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 131 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
289
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.73/FPS
94%
Price, €
€211.02
74%
FPS Winner
Buy for €211.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 131 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500 | vs | Intel Core i5-13600K |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 14 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |