Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4130T outperforms Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4130T is 966 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130T
- Performs up to 2% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i5-2500K - 131 vs 129 FPS
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 35 vs 95 Watts
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i3-4130T
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-4130T |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
