Key Differences
In short — Core i5-5257U outperforms Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-5257U is 1126 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-5257U
- Performs up to 3% better in Ready or Not than Core i5-2550K - 250 vs 242 FPS
- Consumes up to 71% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 28 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Core i5-5257U
Mobile • Mar 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-5257U |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 1st, 2015 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel BGA 1168 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 28 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel Iris 6100 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
