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Intel Core i5-2500k | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-2500k or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - 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 Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 was released in Q2/2018. |
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Intel Core i5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
Intel Core i 2000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2500k is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of --. |
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4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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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 | Compute 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 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-2500k has a TDP of 95 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 65 W. |
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95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2500k has a 6.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 cache has a total of 16.00 MB. |
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32 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2018 |
-- | Release price | 195 $ |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
Unknown | Memory PC Aufrüst-Kit Bundle AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CSL Sprint D10088X (Ryzen 5) Memory Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |