The Core i5-2500K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $137.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 4 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 85% cheaper – $25.05 vs $163.04
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i5-2500K vs Phenom X3 8650 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
15%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
16%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
95%
Min 1% FPS
110
96%
Price, $
$25.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Core i5-2500K vs Phenom X3 8650 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 Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2500K vs Phenom X3 8650 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
75%
L3 Cache
2 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2500K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $216.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Toliman |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
