The Ryzen 3 2300X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 2300X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Ryzen 3 2300X vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 3 2300X
Sep 10th, 2018
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
94%
Min 1% FPS
114
94%
Price, $
$269.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.57/FPS
100%
Ryzen 3 2300X vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 3 2300X vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 3 2300X vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 3 2300X
Sep 10th, 2018
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 3 2300X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 10th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $216.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
