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Core i5-2500S: Red Dead Redemption 2

Name: Intel Core i5-2500S
Brand: Intel

$79.72

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In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Core i5-2500S outperforms 15% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $79.72. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.

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Core I5-2500S I5 2500S 2.7 GHz SR009 Quad-Core CPU Processor 6M 65W LGA 1155

^$79⁷²

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Core i5-2500S in Red Dead Redemption 2

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Core i5-2500S's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 9th, 2011
Current Price	$79.72
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Sandy Bridge
Socket	LGA1155
Power Consumption	65W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 434 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	4 / 4
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	Intel HD 2000
RAM	DDR3
Overclock Support	Not Overclockable

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Core i5-2500S in Other Games

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