FPSVersusCore i5-2500 vs FX-8300
Performance score
By our estimate, FX-8300 beats Core i5-2500 by 5%.
Different sockets (LGA1155 and AM3+) — 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 | FX-8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 12.61 | 13.23 |
| Ranking position | 497 | 489 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 6.94 | 7.28 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Piledriver (Vishera) |
| Release date | Q1 2011 | 2012-10-23 |
Specifications
| Core i5-2500 | FX-8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Process node | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i5-2500 | FX-8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3+ |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i5-2500 | FX-8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR3-1333/1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 2.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i5-2500
- 30% faster single core
- has integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000)
FX-8300
- 5% higher overall score
- more cores: 8 vs 4
- more threads: 8 vs 4
- bigger L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- newer: released in 2012
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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