i5-2500K vs Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
7.08
+172%
Core i5-2500K
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.60

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 outperforms Core i5-2500K by a whopping 172% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core i5-2500K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10021734
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.39
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Core i5 (Desktop)
Power efficiency10.312.59
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)9 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$216

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size192 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data73 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core i5-2500K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core i5-2500K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core i5-2500K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core i5-2500K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.1 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core i5-2500K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core i5-2500K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 7.08
+172%
i5-2500K 2.60

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 11240
+173%
i5-2500K 4123

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.08 2.60
Recency 29 June 2017 9 January 2011
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has a 172.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2500K in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-2500K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core i5-2500K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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