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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-2500 vs Core i9-9900KS

The Core i5-2500 is much slower than the Core i9-9900KS on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 114% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 11 months newer
Available for $513

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Overwatch 22023

Core i5-2500

520FPS

Core i9-9900KS

531FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-2500

136FPS

Core i9-9900KS

265FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-2500

326FPS

Core i9-9900KS

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-2500

189FPS

Core i9-9900KS

211FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-2500

575FPS

Core i9-9900KS

665FPS

Valorant2020

542FPS

635FPS

396FPS

595FPS

Destiny 22017

Core i5-2500

Core i9-9900KS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-2500

Core i9-9900KS

38%

Core i9-9900KS ranks 31 points higher.

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Core i5-2500

Core i9-9900KS

Core i9-9900KS has 4 more cores.

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Core i5-2500

Core i9-9900KS

Core i9-9900KS has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-2500

6 MB

Core i9-9900KS

16 MB

Core i9-9900KS has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz

Core i9-9900KS

4 GHz

Core i9-9900KS has a 21% higher base clock.

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Core i5-2500

3.7 GHz

Core i9-9900KS

5 GHz

Core i9-9900KS boosts 35% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-2500

95W

Core i9-9900KS

127W

Core i5-2500 draws 32W less power.

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Core i5-2500

Core i9-9900KS

Core i5-2500Core i9-9900KS

LGA1155

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LGA1151

Sandy Bridge

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Coffee Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2000

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UHD 630

DDR3

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2500 or Core i9-9900KS?expand_more

The Core i9-9900KS. It's 443% faster than the Core i5-2500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 38/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-9900KS than Core i5-2500?expand_more

443% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-2500 or Core i9-9900KS?expand_more

The Core i9-9900KS is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-9900KS worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 38/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2500 and Core i9-9900KS?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-2500 scores 7/100, Core i9-9900KS scores 38/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-2500 or Core i9-9900KS bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-2500 or Core i9-9900KS?expand_more

The Core i9-9900KS is the stronger pick at 38/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.