Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Specifications
Manufacturer
Intel
Model
Core i5-2500K
Part #
Manufacturer
Intel
Core Count
4
Core Clock
3.3 GHz
TDP
95 W
Series
Microarchitecture
Sandy Bridge
Core Family
Sandy Bridge
Socket
LGA1155
Integrated Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000
ECC Support
No
Packaging
Includes CPU Cooler
Yes
L1 Cache
- 4 x 32 kB Instruction
- 4 x 32 kB Data
L2 Cache
2 x 256 kB
L3 Cache
1 x 6 MB
Lithography
32 nm
Simultaneous Multithreading
No
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Specifications
Manufacturer
Intel
Model
Core i5-2500K
Part #
Manufacturer
Intel
Core Count
4
Core Clock
3.3 GHz
TDP
95 W
Series
Microarchitecture
Sandy Bridge
Core Family
Sandy Bridge
Socket
LGA1155
Integrated Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000
ECC Support
No
Packaging
Includes CPU Cooler
Yes
L1 Cache
- 4 x 32 kB Instruction
- 4 x 32 kB Data
L2 Cache
2 x 256 kB
L3 Cache
1 x 6 MB
Lithography
32 nm
Simultaneous Multithreading
No
Price History
Reviews
- 11 points
- 38 months ago
from completed build Spare Parts
The i5-2500K is an older processor but it is still very capable. I got mine overclocked to 4GHz very easily just by changing its multiplier. I tried pushing it to 4.5 but she wasn't having it. 4.3 seems to be the threshold of stability because sometimes the system will boot and sometimes it won't. I've kept power saving features on however because I like having it wind down to a lower clock when it is idle to save some power.
- 10 points
- 19 months ago
from completed build Reconditioning Series #2: Spare parts for a Mac Laptop Gamer
Overclocks like a champ at 1.3v 4.2Ghz
- 8 points
- 43 months ago
from completed build Gaming Baby
I absolutely love the i5 2500k with this Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 motherboard. I don't really strain the OC too much, as it is only 4.1 GHz right now, with about 1.285 vcore. It still performs absolutely amazing in games, and haven't noticed any bottlenecking whatsoever.
- 8 points
- 6 months ago
from completed build For a Friend
For an old CPU, it performs exceptionally.
- 7 points
- 26 months ago
from completed build 2011 Sandy Bridge Build
This chip is fantastic. Ran from 2011-2017 on a mild OC, and still going strong. I expect it will continue on for some time when I pass this system on.
- 5 points
- 33 months ago
from completed build Gaming Rig Built in 2011
This is a very solid CPU and one of the best overclocker I ever had, it runs at 4.6GHz with just 1.3 volt. I'm still happy with this CPU as of late 2016, hopefully next year AMD Zen will brings some healty competition in CPU market and price drops as I'm looking to do some upgrades in the upcoming months.
- 5 points
- 31 months ago
from completed build Budget Build (Updataed)
it can be overclocked to 4.5 stabaly
- 5 points
- 7 months ago
from completed build Mini Me 2011
This CPU is..well.. there is no words for it. Maybe it is THE best CPU ever designed. Even today (2019) it still can run so many of the newer games (alas my GPUs are too old). I have it OC to 4.3 for some time now and the CPU just loves it.
- 3 points
- 19 months ago
from completed build My Skyrim Ultra Graphics build and first build
It's a bit old now but it still works and is very stable
