Core i5-2500K

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The Intel Core i5-2500K is a low-tier gaming CPU, released on Jan 09, 2011. Currently in stock for $146.88, so it's a lower value for money.

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
4	4	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz

Geekbench 5 Single-Core

Geekbench 5 Multi-Core

Prices and Stock
MSRP $216

INTEL Core i5-2500K Processor - BX80623i52500K

Specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 9th, 2011
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Collection	Core i5
Codename	Sandy Bridge

Performance
Cores	4
Threads	4
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.7 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	95 W
Overclockable	Yes
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 3000

My Games With Core i5-2500K

With selected game settings

1920 x 1080

Very High

266

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

1920 x 1080

High

693

FPS

Valorant

1920 x 1080

Ultra

142

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

1920 x 1080

Very High

106

FPS

League of Legends

1920 x 1080

Best Looking

180

FPS

Dota 2

1920 x 1080

Maximum

159

FPS

World of Warcraft

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