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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium G4560 vs Core i5-2500K

The Pentium G4560 is slightly faster than the Core i5-2500K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 1 month newer

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Available for $216

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Overwatch 22023

Pentium G4560

520FPS

Core i5-2500K

523FPS

League of Legends2009

Pentium G4560

138FPS

Core i5-2500K

128FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Pentium G4560

189FPS

Core i5-2500K

187FPS

Fortnite2017

Pentium G4560

326FPS

Core i5-2500K

327FPS

Valorant2020

Pentium G4560

542FPS

Core i5-2500K

540FPS

Minecraft2011

575FPS

574FPS

399FPS

378FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Pentium G4560

209FPS

Core i5-2500K

209FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Pentium G4560

10%

Core i5-2500K

Pentium G4560 ranks 2 points higher.

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Pentium G4560

Core i5-2500K

Core i5-2500K has 2 more cores.

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3 MB

6 MB

Core i5-2500K has 3 MB more L3 cache.

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Pentium G4560

3.5 GHz

Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz

Pentium G4560 has a 6% higher base clock.

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Pentium G4560

Core i5-2500K

3.7 GHz

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Pentium G4560

51W

Core i5-2500K

95W

Pentium G4560 draws 44W less power.

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Pentium G4560

Core i5-2500K

Pentium G4560Core i5-2500K

LGA1151

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LGA1155

Kaby Lake

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Sandy Bridge

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 610

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Intel HD 3000

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium G4560 or Core i5-2500K?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Pentium G4560 or Core i5-2500K?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium G4560 and Core i5-2500K?expand_more

Performance: Pentium G4560 scores 10/100, Core i5-2500K scores 8/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Pentium G4560 or Core i5-2500K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Pentium G4560 or Core i5-2500K?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.