Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7500 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7500 is 1800 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 8% better in Valorant than Core i5-2550K - 761 vs 703 FPS
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i5-2550K - $89.0 vs $99.0
- Up to 14% better value when playing Valorant than Core i5-2550K - $0.12 vs $0.14 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
761
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.12/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
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Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |