The Core i7-975 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-975
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-975 vs Core i5-2500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-975
Jun 2nd, 2009
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, $
$135.87
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
100%
Core i7-975 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 i7-975 vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-975 vs Core i5-2500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-975
Jun 2nd, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1066 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-975 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $1,059.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1066 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
