Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600K is 3399 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - €24.99 vs €164.99
- Up to 84% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-10600K - €0.16 vs €0.99 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 6% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-2500 - 166 vs 157 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 12 vs 4 threads
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
157
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.16/FPS
100%
Price, €
€24.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €24.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16409 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
166
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.99/FPS
16%
Price, €
€164.99
15%
FPS Winner
Buy for €164.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16409 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500 | vs | Intel Core i5-10600K |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |