The Core i7-7820X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $184.70 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
- Up to 49% cheaper – $194.30 vs $379.00
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-2500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$379
51%
Value, $/FPS
$2.03/FPS
56%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, $
$194.3
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
100%
Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-2500 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 i7-7820X vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-2500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
55%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7820X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
11 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
