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IntelDesktop CPU

i5-2500K

Spec snapshot for i5-2500K.

Best ladder rank
#80
Series
2nd gen Core
Launch
Jan 2011 · $216 MSRP

Ladder positions

1 placements
#80 2nd gen Core

Specifications

1 variants
Model Architecture Process Cores / Threads Base clock Boost clock Cache iGPU Socket TDP
i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 32 nm 4/4 3.3 GHz 3.7 GHz 6 MB Intel HD Graphics 3000 LGA1155 95 W
Architecture
Die codename
Cores
P-cores + E-cores on hybrid Intel parts
Base clock
P-core base clock on hybrid Intel parts
Boost clock
Highest single-core boost, including Turbo Boost Max 3.0 and Thermal Velocity Boost
Cache
L2 / L3 when two sizes are listed, otherwise L3
TDP
Base power / maximum turbo power when two values are listed

Sources

2 references

Specifications are cross-checked against these references; conflicting values were reviewed before being corrected.