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Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-4130T

Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-4130T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i5-2500K Processor (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)

Buy for 29.99 on Amazon

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Updated 202 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-4130T

2.9 GHz | 2-core

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CHYYAC Processore CPU Intel Core I3-4130T I3 4130T 2,9 GHz Dual-Core 3M 35W LGA 1150

Buy for 30.28 on Amazon

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Updated 203 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i5-2500K Processor (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)

Buy for 29.99 on Amazon

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Updated 202 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4130T

2.9 GHz | 2-core

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CHYYAC Processore CPU Intel Core I3-4130T I3 4130T 2,9 GHz Dual-Core 3M 35W LGA 1150

Buy for 30.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4130T outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4130T is 966 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K

  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i3-4130T - €29.99 vs €30.28

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130T

  • Performs up to 3% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-2500K - 116 vs 113 FPS
  • Up to 4% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i5-2500K - €0.26 vs €0.27 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 35 vs 95 Watts
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

113

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.27/FPS

96%

Price, €

€29.99

100%

Intel Core i5 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i5-2500K Processor (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)

Buy for 29.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 202 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-4130T Logo
Core i3-4130T

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


FPS

116

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.26/FPS

100%

Price, €

€30.28

99%

FPS and Value Winner

CHYYAC Processore CPU Intel Core I3-4130T I3 4130T 2,9 GHz Dual-Core 3M 35W LGA 1150

Buy for 30.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i3-4130T Logo
Core i3-4130T

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

646

71%

Multi-Core

1921

100%

Intel Core i3-4130T Logo
Core i3-4130T

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


Single-Core

909

100%

Multi-Core

1811

94%

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo

Intel Core i5-2500K

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Intel Core i3-4130T

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Sep 1st, 2013
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
4Threads4
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
95 WTDP
35 W
32 nmProcess Size
22 nm
33.0x
Multiplier29.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4400
Yes
OverclockableNo

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