Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms Core i7-920 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500K is 783 days newer than Core i7-920.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-920
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 2% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-920 - 458 vs 449 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-920 - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-920 doesn't have integrated graphics
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
458
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.11/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.97
100%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-920 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
---|---|---|
Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |