FPSVersusAthlon Gold 20 vs Core i5-2500K
Performance score
Athlon Gold 20 is 3% faster than Core i5-2500K by our estimate.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Athlon Gold 20 | Core i5-2500K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 13.04 | 12.61 |
| Ranking position | 493 | 498 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 6.94 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (Mendocino) | Sandy Bridge |
| Release date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2011 |
Specifications
| Athlon Gold 20 | Core i5-2500K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | no data | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Process node | no data | 32 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Athlon Gold 20 | Core i5-2500K | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | LGA1155 |
| TDP | no data | 95 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Athlon Gold 20 | Core i5-2500K | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | DDR3-1066/1333 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | no data | 2.0 |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros and cons
Athlon Gold 20
- 3% higher overall score
- 35% faster single core
- newer: released in 2025
Core i5-2500K
- more cores: 4 vs 2
- bigger L3 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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