Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms Core i5-2500S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7350K is 2186 days newer than Core i5-2500S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 17% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i5-2500S - 144 vs 123 FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500S - 60 vs 65 Watts
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-2500S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2500S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
586
40.358126721763085%
Multi-Core
1492
51.931778628611205%
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i5-2500S |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
