FPSVersusCore i5-2500: specifications
Performance score
| Single-core | 22.70 |
|---|---|
| Multi-core | 6.78 |
Core i5-2500 scores 12.61 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #497 of 532 CPUs in our database.
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.
Description
Core i5-2500 is a desktop Intel processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture, released on Q1 2011. It has 4 cores and 4 threads running at 3.3–3.7 GHz, 6 MB of L3 cache and the 32 nm process. It fits the LGA1155 socket, has a 95 W TDP and supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory.
Overview
| Score (0–100) | 12.61 |
|---|---|
| Ranking position | 497 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 6.94 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Release date | Q1 2011 |
Specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB |
| Process node | 32 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no |
Compatibility
| Socket | LGA1155 |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Memory type | DDR3-1333/1600 |
|---|---|
| Memory channels | 2 |
| Max memory | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | 2.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 16 |
Games
Core i5-2500 meets 34% of minimum and 9% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).
Can my PC run it? →Equivalent from the other brand
The closest AMD CPU in performance is the FX-8320. Core i5-2500 vs FX-8320 →
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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