Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7500 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7500 is 1800 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 5% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-2550K - 483 vs 459 FPS
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i5-2550K - $65.07 vs $72.39
- Up to 17% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-2550K - $0.15 vs $0.18 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
483
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.15/FPS
100%
Price, €
€72.23
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
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Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |