The Core i5-2500 is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2130 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only the same price!
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-2130
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-2500 vs Core i3-2130 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, $
$135.87
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
100%
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
168
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, $
$135.87
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.8/FPS
99%
Core i5-2500 vs Core i3-2130 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-2500 vs Core i3-2130 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2500 vs Core i3-2130 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2130 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
