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Intel Core i5-2500k | AMD Athlon II X4 860K | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-2500k or AMD Athlon II X4 860K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-2500k has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2500k was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Athlon II X4 860K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Athlon II X4 860K was released in Q4/2014. |
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Intel Core i5 | Family | AMD Athlon II |
Intel Core i 2000 | CPU group | AMD Athlon II X4 (Kaveri) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Kaveri |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2500k has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500k is 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD Athlon II X4 860K has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 860K is at --. |
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4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i5-2500k or AMD Athlon II X4 860K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | |
6 | GPU Generation | |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Execution units | |
96 | Shader | |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | |
10.1 | DirectX Version | |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-2500k can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Athlon II X4 860K supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-2133 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | 4.00 MB | |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-2500k is 95 W, while the AMD Athlon II X4 860K has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2500k is manufactured in 32 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Athlon II X4 860K is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, 3DNow!, SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 1155 | Socket | FM2+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q4/2014 |
-- | Release price | 70 $ |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 860K
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | AMD Athlon II X4 860K |
Unknown | Unknown |