Key Differences
In short — Core i7-980X outperforms Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-980X is 299 days older than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |