The Ryzen 7 2700X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 95 vs 105 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i5-2500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
170
93%
Min 1% FPS
114
94%
Price, €
€227.45
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.33/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i5-2500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i5-2500 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 7 2700X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $329.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 105 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
