The Core i5-2500K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-560, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $155.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-560
- Up to 95% cheaper – $8.00 vs $163.04
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 23% less energy – 73 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-560 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, $
$163.04
4%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
4%
Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-560 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 i5-2500K vs Core i3-560 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-560 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-560
Aug 29th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2500K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-560 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Aug 29th, 2010 |
| $216.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
