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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 2186 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 10% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-2500K - 250 vs 228 FPS
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $37.73 vs $219.35
- Up to 84% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-2500K - $0.17 vs $1.07 per FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 60 vs 95 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
INTEL Core i5-2500K Processor - BX80623i52500K
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Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
250
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€0.17/FPS
100%
Price, €
€41.88
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
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Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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