
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-2500K

amd
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD FX-6100

Intel Core i5-2500K
Intel Core i5-2500K
$216 • Jan 2011
AMD FX-6100
$0 • Oct 2011
AMD FX-6100

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i5-2500K | AMD FX-6100 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 4 | 6 |
Threads | 4 | 6 |
Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 33 X | 16.5 X |
TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 288 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 6.00 MB |
Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | Intel HD 3000 | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Architecture | Core i5 (Sandy Bridge) | FX (Zambezi) |
Process Size | 32nm | 32nm |
Socket | intel socket 1155 | amd socket am3+ |
Foundry | Intel | N/A |
Die Size | 216 mm² | 315 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 2, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 2 |
Transistors | 1160 million | 1200 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
Intel Core i5-2500K
AMD FX-6100
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-2500K
AMD FX-6100


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-2500K
AMD FX-6100
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-2500K
AMD FX-6100


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-2500K
AMD FX-6100


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
Intel Core i5-2500K
AMD FX-6100
Comparison in Games (45 benchmarks)



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It's a Tie!
Based on 51 benchmarks across 45 games

Intel Core i5-2500K
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.3GHz

AMD FX-6100
AMD • 6/6 • 3.3GHz
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