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Core i5-2500 vs Core i5-13400F

Core i5-2500 vs Core i5-13400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13400F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13400F is 4378 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500.

Advantages of Core i5-2500

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-13400F

  • Performs up to 27% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-2500 - 197 vs 155 FPS
  • Up to 32% cheaper than Core i5-2500 - €157.00 vs €232.18
  • Up to 47% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-2500 - €0.80 vs €1.50 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

155

79%

Value, €/FPS

€1.5/FPS

53%

Price, €

€232.18

67%

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

197

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€157

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo
Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

589

26%

Multi-Core

1695

16%

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2290

100%

Multi-Core

10745

100%

Intel Core i5-2500 Logo

Core i5-2500

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo

Core i5-13400F

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
4Threads
16
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
95 WTDPNot Available
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0x
Multiplier25.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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