Intel Core i7-970 | Intel Core i5-2500 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-970 or Intel Core i5-2500 - 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 i7-970 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.46 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-970 was released in Q3/2010. The Intel Core i5-2500 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2500 was released in Q1/2011. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core i7 900 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000 (28) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Gulftown | Architecture | Sandy Bridge S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-970 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-970 is 3.20 GHz (3.46 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-2500 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500 is at 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-970 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2500 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.46 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-970 or Intel Core i5-2500 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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-970 can use up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-2500 supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-970 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2500 |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-970 is 130 W, while the Intel Core i5-2500 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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Intel Core i7-970 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2500 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-970 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 13.50 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-2500 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-970 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2500 |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 1366 | Socket | LGA 1155 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2010 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
594 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-970
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-970 | Intel Core i5-2500 |
Unknown | Unknown |