The Core i7-3520M is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3520M
- Consumes up to 63% less energy – 35 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
The Core i7-3520M is better in every way
Core i7-3520M vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3520M
Jun 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
286
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
286
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, $
$157
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Core i7-3520M vs Core i5-2500K 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 i7-3520M vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3520M vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3520M
Jun 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3520M | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $216.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
35 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| unknown | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
