Intel Core i5-2500K vs Intel Core i7-2600
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-2500K and Intel Core i7-2600 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2500K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 806 vs 727
- Around 5% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 78.071 vs 74.312
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 806 vs 727 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 78.071 vs 74.312 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2600
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.70 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1737 vs 1698
- Around 30% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5348 vs 4129
- Around 3% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2727 vs 2657
- Around 90% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3000 vs 1575
- Around 32% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.393 vs 3.325
- Around 41% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.54 vs 0.384
- Around 16% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.109 vs 1.818
- Around 8% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.019 vs 4.627
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 3.70 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1737 vs 1698 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5348 vs 4129 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2727 vs 2657 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3000 vs 1575 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.393 vs 3.325 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.54 vs 0.384 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.109 vs 1.818 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.019 vs 4.627 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-2500K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-2600
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| Name | Intel Core i5-2500K | Intel Core i7-2600 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1698 | 1737 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4129 | 5348 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 806 | 727 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2657 | 2727 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 1575 | 3000 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.325 | 4.393 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 78.071 | 74.312 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.384 | 0.54 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.818 | 2.109 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.627 | 5.019 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-2500K | Intel Core i7-2600 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Launch date | January 2011 | January 2011 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $289 | $247 |
| Place in performance rating | 2447 | 2313 |
| Price now | $123.99 | $148.99 |
| Processor Number | i5-2500K | i7-2600 |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 15.38 | 16.20 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C | 72.6°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1160 million | 1160 million |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x112 | 0x102 |
| Graphics base frequency | 850 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.35 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.35 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 | Intel® HD Graphics 2000 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 2 | 2 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 95 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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