FPSVersusCore i5-2500 vs Core i5-4430
Performance score
Core i5-2500 and Core i5-4430 are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
Different sockets (LGA1155 and LGA1150) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
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.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i5-2500 | Core i5-4430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 12.61 | 12.43 |
| Ranking position | 497 | 499 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 6.94 | 7.73 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Haswell |
| Release date | Q1 2011 | Q2 2013 |
Specifications
| Core i5-2500 | Core i5-4430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Process node | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i5-2500 | Core i5-4430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| TDP | 95 W | 84 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i5-2500 | Core i5-4430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR3-1333/1600 | DDR3-1333/1600 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Pros and cons
Core i5-2500
- no notable advantages
Core i5-4430
- lower TDP: 84 W vs 95 W
- newer: released in 2013
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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