The Intel Core i5-2500K is a bottom-tier gaming CPU, released on Jan 09, 2011. Currently in stock for $163.04, so it's a lower value for money.
| 4 | 4 | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Turbo Frequency |
|---|
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Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Collection | Core i5 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Overclockable | Yes |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
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165 FPS+49%
$1.21/FPS
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$195
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$172
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$143.81
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$0.93/FPS
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$126.99
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-22% cheaper
145 FPS+31%
$0.9/FPS
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$130
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-20% cheaper
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