Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 2186 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 14% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-2500 - 176 vs 155 FPS
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i5-2500 - $51.6 vs $194.3
- Up to 77% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-2500 - $0.29 vs $1.25 per FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 60 vs 95 Watts
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
176
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |