The Core i5-2500K is a bottom-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Jan 09, 2011. It's currently in stock for $70.67, so it's an average value for money.
| Jan 9th, 2011 | $216.00 | 95 W | 4/4 | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i5-2500K Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| MSRP | $216.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 3000 |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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