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Average Bench: 64.3% (533rd of 1468)

Based on 3,031 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500S CPU @ 2.70GHz
Poor: 51%Average: 64.3% Great: 71%
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2500S averaged 35.6% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 83.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 81.9Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2500S is just 19.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2500S performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 267Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 267Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 3,031 samples)
Min Avg Max
68.4 Memory 83.7 92.3
55.7 1-Core 81.9 95.9
105 2-Core 153 182
63.8% 106 Pts
Min Avg Max
163 4-Core 261 296
183 8-Core 267 295
35.2% 264 Pts
Min Avg Max
189 64-Core 267 296
16.5% 267 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
Memory 91.8
1-Core 88.6
2-Core 146
67% 109 Pts
4-Core 284
8-Core 283
38% 283 Pts
64-Core 284
18% 284 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
Memory 91.7
1-Core 83.5
2-Core 160
68% 112 Pts
4-Core 284
8-Core 280
38% 282 Pts
64-Core 282
18% 282 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Memory 86.7
1-Core 94.1
2-Core 176
70% 119 Pts
4-Core 287
8-Core 288
38% 287 Pts
64-Core 288
18% 288 Pts
LGA1155 CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
Memory 89.4
1-Core 72
2-Core 152
63% 105 Pts
4-Core 266
8-Core 226
34% 246 Pts
64-Core 258
16% 258 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 83.7
1-Core 83.4
2-Core 168
66% 112 Pts
4-Core 283
8-Core 284
38% 284 Pts
64-Core 282
18% 282 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 81.7
1-Core 88.6
2-Core 164
66% 112 Pts
4-Core 276
8-Core 278
37% 277 Pts
64-Core 278
17% 278 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 19,601,720 GHz (avg)
Memory 84
1-Core 83.7
2-Core 158
65% 108 Pts
4-Core 257
8-Core 278
35% 267 Pts
64-Core 279
17% 279 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 78.9
1-Core 60.9
2-Core 145
56% 94.9 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 265
30% 233 Pts
64-Core 273
17% 273 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 75
1-Core 41.4
2-Core 80.2
44% 65.5 Pts
4-Core 155
8-Core 157
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 159
10% 159 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,992,203 CPUs tested

Typical Core i5-2500S Builds (Compare 278 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

System: HP Compaq 8200 Elite USDT PC

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 23% - Poor Total price: $25

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2500S Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi5-2500S
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$205.00
Clock Speed2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.7 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ1'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Base Frequency850 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

 Comments

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9 months ago.

Lower TDP than most CPU's in it's class with exceptional performance at an affordable price. This is a good CPU for those who do not want to drop a lot of money into building a low end to even possibly mid level PC for gamming or for what ever your intentions are. Price to performance it's a go.


Excellent

2 years ago.

because it's still working until 2022


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