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Core i5 2500K

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3.30 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q3 2018.

Average Bench: 40.8% (1036th of 1442)

Based on 2 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000006FB Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 2500K @ 3.60GHz
Poor: 38%Average: 40.8% Great: 44%
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 28%
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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5 2500K averaged 59.1% 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 67.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 27.7Pts

Unknown consistency

There are too few samples to reasonably determine how consistently this CPU perfroms. This result should be interpreted with caution.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 107Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 99.1Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2 samples)
Rank 103640.8%
Min Avg Max
61.4 Memory 67.6 73.8
27.7 1-Core 27.7 27.7
54 2-Core 54.8 55.5
35% 50 Pts
Min Avg Max
81 4-Core 81.9 82.9
87.7 8-Core 99.1 110
11.7% 90.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
103 64-Core 107 111
6.6% 107 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Socket775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz
44.2% Average
Memory 73.8
1-Core 27.7
2-Core 55.5
37% 52.3 Pts
4-Core 82.9
8-Core 110
12% 96.7 Pts
64-Core 111
7% 111 Pts
Socket775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz
37.5% Below average
Memory 61.4
1-Core 27.7
2-Core 54
33% 47.7 Pts
4-Core 81
8-Core 87.7
11% 84.3 Pts
64-Core 103
6% 103 Pts

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2500K Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi5-2500K
# 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 Speed3.30 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.70 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP95 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ1'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency850.00 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.10 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
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)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
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 TechNo

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