Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-10900KF outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-10900KF is 3399 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900KF
- Performs up to 29% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i5-2500K - 603 vs 466 FPS
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $260.0 vs $449.95
- Up to 56% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i5-2500K - $0.43 vs $0.97 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 20 vs 4 threads
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
603
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.43/FPS
100%
Price, $
$260
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |