Intel Core i5-2500K vs Core i5-3475S

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Combined performance score

i5-3475S
2.77
+3.4%

Core i5-3475S outperforms Core i5-2500K by 3% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15691583
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money0.420.67
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore i5 (Desktop)
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 June 2012 (11 years old)9 January 2011 (13 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$219$216
Current price$69 (0.3x MSRP)$130 (0.6x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-2500K has 60% better value for money than i5-3475S.

Technical specs

Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-3475S 2.77
+3.4%
i5-2500K 2.68

Core i5-3475S outperforms Core i5-2500K by 3% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-3475S 4250
+3.1%
i5-2500K 4121

Core i5-3475S outperforms Core i5-2500K by 3% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-3475S 600
i5-2500K 646
+7.7%

Core i5-2500K outperforms Core i5-3475S by 8% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-3475S 1660
i5-2500K 1919
+15.6%

Core i5-2500K outperforms Core i5-3475S by 16% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 2.77 2.68
Integrated graphics card 1.17 0.66
Recency 1 June 2012 9 January 2011
Cost $219 $216
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i5-3475S and Core i5-2500K. The differences in performance seem too small.


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