AMD Ryzen 7 3700X VS Intel Core i5-2500K
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 3700X
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-2500K
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
N/A • Jul 2019
Intel Core i5-2500K
$216 • Jan 2011
Intel Core i5-2500K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Intel HD 3000 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) | Core i5 (Sandy Bridge) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 32nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 1155 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 216 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 2, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 3800 million | 1160 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i5-2500K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i5-2500K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i5-2500K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i5-2500K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i5-2500K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i5-2500K
Comparison in Games (10 benchmarks)
Mafia II Definitive Edition
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Gothic Playable Teaser
Trine 4 The Nightmare Prince
Chernobylite Complete Edition
Devil's Hunt
No more benchmarks available for this comparison
It's a Tie!
Based on 10 benchmarks across 10 games
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
Intel Core i5-2500K
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.3GHz
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