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Core i5-3330 vs Core i5-2500K

Core i5-3330 vs Core i5-2500K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-3330

3.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel i5-3330 Ivybridge Box Core i5 Processor (3GHz, 6MB Cache, Socket LGA 1155)

Buy for £59.99 on Amazon

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Updated 182 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for £37.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 182 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3330

3.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel i5-3330 Ivybridge Box Core i5 Processor (3GHz, 6MB Cache, Socket LGA 1155)

Buy for £59.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 182 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for £37.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 182 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2500K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3330 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-2500K is 603 days older than the more expensive Core i5-3330.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3330

  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 77 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K

  • Performs up to 0% better in Fortnite than Core i5-3330 - 215 vs 214 FPS
  • Up to 37% cheaper than Core i5-3330 - £37.72 vs £59.99
  • Up to 36% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i5-3330 - £0.18 vs £0.28 per FPS
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Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo
Core i5-3330

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

214

99%

Value, £/FPS

£0.28/FPS

64%

Price, £

£59.99

62%

Intel i5-3330 Ivybridge Box Core i5 Processor (3GHz, 6MB Cache, Socket LGA 1155)

Buy for £59.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 182 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

215

100%

Value, £/FPS

£0.18/FPS

100%

Price, £

£37.72

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155

Buy for £37.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 182 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo
Core i5-3330

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo
Core i5-3330

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

555

85%

Multi-Core

1643

85%

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

646

100%

Multi-Core

1921

100%

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo

Intel Core i5-3330

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Intel Core i5-2500K Logo

Intel Core i5-2500K

Sep 3rd, 2012
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Ivy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads4
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
3.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
77 W
TDP95 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
30.0xMultiplier
33.0x
Intel HD 2500Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 3000
NoOverclockable
Yes

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