Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-650 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500K is 367 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-650.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-650
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - €148.8 vs €414.81
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 73 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 2% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-650 - 192 vs 188 FPS
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-650 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |