intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-2500K
intel
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-8600K
Intel Core i5-2500K
Intel Core i5-2500K
$216 • Jan 2011
Intel Core i5-8600K
$ • Oct 2017
Intel Core i5-8600K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-2500K | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 9.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 3000 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Sandy Bridge) | Core i5 (Coffee Lake) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1155 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 216 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 2, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1160 million | N/A |
| 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
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-2500K
Intel Core i5-8600K
Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core i5-8600K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-2500K
Intel Core i5-8600K
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
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Comparison in Games (37 benchmarks)
Valkyria Chronicles 4
Pathfinder Kingmaker
Dying Light Bad Blood
Immortal Unchained
Shadows Awakening
Strange Brigade
No more benchmarks available for this comparison
It's a Tie!
Based on 36 benchmarks across 37 games
Intel Core i5-2500K
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.3GHz
Intel Core i5-8600K
INTEL • 6/6 • 3.6GHz
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