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Core i5-2500

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3.3 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 71% (303rd of 1316)

more Based on 74,499 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, , 0000000000000000, 1FABFBFF000206A7, BFEBFBFF000206A6 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Poor: 60%Average: 71% Great: 77%
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 53%
Yacht

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Good average bench

The Intel Core i5-2500 averaged 28.9% 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 85.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 90.1Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2500 is just 17.2%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2500 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 330Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 329Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 74,499 samples)
Rank 30371%
Min Avg Max
76.6 Memory 85.9 92.6
78.2 1-Core 90.1 97.1
143 2-Core 175 189
70.4% 117 Pts
Min Avg Max
225 4-Core 325 360
240 8-Core 329 363
44.7% 327 Pts
Min Avg Max
231 64-Core 330 362
22.1% 330 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
77.8% Very good
Memory 92.6
1-Core 93.2
2-Core 182
74% 123 Pts
4-Core 366
8-Core 362
50% 364 Pts
64-Core 358
24% 358 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
76.4% Very good
Memory 93.9
1-Core 94.2
2-Core 186
75% 125 Pts
4-Core 342
8-Core 345
47% 343 Pts
64-Core 353
24% 353 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
75% Very good
Memory 89
1-Core 94.5
2-Core 183
73% 122 Pts
4-Core 355
8-Core 346
48% 350 Pts
64-Core 353
24% 353 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
71.8% Very good
Memory 84
1-Core 91.9
2-Core 172
70% 116 Pts
4-Core 345
8-Core 350
47% 347 Pts
64-Core 329
22% 329 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
71.8% Very good
Memory 84
1-Core 83.8
2-Core 178
69% 115 Pts
4-Core 347
8-Core 332
47% 340 Pts
64-Core 337
23% 337 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
71.5% Very good
Memory 83.5
1-Core 93.5
2-Core 182
71% 120 Pts
4-Core 345
8-Core 344
47% 345 Pts
64-Core 345
23% 345 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
68% Good
Memory 77.3
1-Core 82.9
2-Core 177
66% 112 Pts
4-Core 341
8-Core 333
46% 337 Pts
64-Core 342
23% 342 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 45,062,604 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
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Workstation
Workstation 5%
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Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 990

CPU
Core i5-2500IntelBench 71%, 74,499 samples1,380x
GPU
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 123,376 samples1,783x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 31%, 810,808 samples565x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 15%, 124,392 samples422x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $31Bench 65%, 325,966 samples236x
A400 120GBKingston  $28Bench 59%, 152,789 samples143x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 106%, 679,494 samples133x
RAM
HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 2x4GBHynixBench 47%, 6,855 samples151x
M378B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GBSamsungBench 47%, 9,121 samples125x
M378B5773DH0-CH9 2x2GBSamsungBench 45%, 3,346 samples100x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 19% - Very poor Total price: $31

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2500 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi5-2500
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.7 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP95 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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USA-User
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7,988

Liked (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

GBR-User
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4,910

Excellent

4 months ago.

very good cpu in 2019 for price

FRA-User
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3,939

Average

3 months ago.

Yeah ok it wont connect to some GPU...

MEX-User
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3,246

Good

2 months ago.

juegos del 2017 para abajo todo en ultra a 1080p 60fps. En los actuales ya se queda cortito.

VNM-User
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3,065

Poor

1 month ago.

CPU still great performance in 2018

ARG-User
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2,826

Terrible

1 month ago.

A very good option for budget gaming in Latin America

FIN-User
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2,108

Average

7 months ago.

Good CPU, i still use it for gaming @1080p

DNK-User
Avatar level
1,872

Excellent

8 months ago.

i use it for rendering and its grate.

CYP-User
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1,172

Excellent

7 months ago.

this cpu is so faster at 3.3ghz 3.7ghz oll core it has got 144 fps in low grafiks at fortnite

KAZ-User
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1,064

Poor

21 months ago.

IntelR Core(TM)i5-2500 CRU @ 3-30GHz 3-30 GHz

TUN-User
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1,012

Excellent

3 years ago.

optimal performance + stable at all times

BurntTech
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42

Excellent

2 years ago.

This had the best price point for a long time and worked well for that money

XxAdyxX98
Avatar level
8

Average

2 years ago.

A good cpu , even though not overclockable , paired with a good gpu it can handle most games at decent setting

nieXas
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4

Good

2 years ago.

too much power

Redill_
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4

Excellent

7 months ago.

still pretty good for most games

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