The Core i5-2500K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-760, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $246.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-760
- Up to 91% cheaper – $23.00 vs $269.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i5-2500K vs Core i5-760 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, $
$269.99
8%
Value, $/FPS
$1.57/FPS
8%
Core i5-2500K vs Core i5-760 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-2500K vs Core i5-760 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2500K vs Core i5-760 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-760
Jul 18th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2500K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 18th, 2010 |
| $216.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
