Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3330 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3330 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-2500 is 603 days older than the cheaper Core i5-3330.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3330
- Up to 50% cheaper than Core i5-2500 - $77.87 vs $157.21
- Up to 50% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-2500 - $0.19 vs $0.38 per FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 77 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Performs up to 0% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-3330 - 455 vs 454 FPS
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
454
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.19/FPS
100%
Price, €
€86.44
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3330 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |