Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-2500K and the cheaper Core i7-2600 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $54.95 vs $449.95
- Up to 88% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i5-2500K - $0.31 vs $2.53 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 8 vs 4 threads
Crysis 3 Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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FPS
178
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.31/FPS
100%
Price, $
$54.95
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 186 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |