Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KF 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 i9-9900KF is 2921 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - $142.07 vs $209.66
- Up to 27% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i9-9900KF - $0.83 vs $1.14 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF
- Performs up to 8% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-2500 - 205 vs 189 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 16 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
189
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.83/FPS
100%
Price, €
€157.7
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €157.7 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 132 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
205
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.14/FPS
72%
Price, €
€232.72
67%
FPS Winner
Buy for €232.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 133 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500 | vs | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |