The Core i3-8350K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $10.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-8350K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 91 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
- Up to 7% cheaper – $125.00 vs $135.00
Core i3-8350K vs Core i5-2500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8350K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$135
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.65/FPS
100%
Core i3-8350K vs Core i5-2500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Very High
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+2
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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Epic
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+4
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8350K vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8350K vs Core i5-2500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8350K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8350K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $168.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
91 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
