Intel Core i5-2500 vs Intel Core i5-4690K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-2500 and the Intel Core i5-4690K. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 88W |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Winner: Intel Core i5-4690K — driven by Boost Clock (3.9 GHz), TDP (88W), Base Clock (3.5 GHz)
Intel Core i5-2500
0
performance points
Intel Core i5-4690K
5
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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