Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4430S 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 i5-4430S is 875 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430S
- Performs up to 8% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i5-2500K - 505 vs 466 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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 i5-4430S
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i5-4430S |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
