The Core i5-1230U is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-1230U
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
The Core i5-1230U is better in every way
Core i5-1230U vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-1230U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
90%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, $
$269.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.57/FPS
100%
Core i5-1230U vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-1230U vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-1230U vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-1230U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1 GHz
30%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-1230U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $216.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1781 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4, DDR5 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Iris Xe 80EU | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
