Intel Core i5-2500
About processor
The Intel Core i5-2500 processor is a reliable and powerful option for desktop computing. With a code name of Sandy Bridge and built on 32nm technology, this processor boasts 4 cores and 4 threads, making it capable of handling a variety of tasks simultaneously with ease. The TDP of 95W ensures that it runs efficiently and doesn't consume too much power, making it suitable for both work and gaming.
In terms of performance, the Geekbench 6 scores speak for themselves. With a single-core score of 600 and a multi-core score of 1459, the i5-2500 is able to deliver speedy and responsive performance for everyday computing needs. Whether it's running office applications, browsing the web, or even some light video editing, this processor handles it all without breaking a sweat.
Overall, the Intel Core i5-2500 processor offers a great balance of performance, power efficiency, and affordability. While it may not be the latest and greatest processor on the market, it's still more than capable of meeting the needs of the average user. If you're in the market for a reliable and cost-effective desktop processor, the i5-2500 is definitely worth considering.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
January 2011
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i5-2500
Code Name
Sandy Bridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.30 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
3.70 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
LGA1155
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
95 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3 1066/1333
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
21 GB/s
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.10 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
600
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
1459
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
741
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
2402
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1708
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
4126
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core