Intel · 2011
Intel Core i5-2500K CPU
The Intel Core i5-2500K is a 2011 quad-core desktop processor based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, featuring an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.
The Intel Core i5-2500K is a quad-core desktop processor released in January 2011 as part of the Sandy Bridge family. It operates at a base clock of 3.30 GHz with a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, and includes 6 MB of L3 cache. Built on a 32 nm process, it has a TDP of 95 W and uses the LGA1155 socket. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at 1066/1333 MHz and does not support ECC memory. The processor integrates Intel HD Graphics 3000 and provides 16 PCIe 2.0 lanes. It supports instruction sets SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AVX. The unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking. It was launched with an MSRP of $216.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 34.64 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 429 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 991 fps |
Specifications
| Microarchitecture unverified | Sandy Bridge |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.30 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.70 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB |
| Process node | 32 nm |
| TDP / base power | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| Memory support | DDR3 1066/1333 |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC memory support | No |
| Integrated graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) | 16 |
| PCIe version | 2.0 |
| Instruction sets | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes |
| Release date | 2011-01 |
| Release year | 2011 |
| Launch MSRP unverified | 216 USD |