Core i3-4160 vs Core i5-2500K
The Core i5-2500K is about 13% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-2500K is 13% faster (18 vs 16).
- Cores: Core i5-2500K has 4 vs 2.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-4160 54 W, Core i5-2500K 95 W; the Core i3-4160 delivers 56% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i3-4160 is 3 years newer (2014 vs 2011).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1150 vs LGA1155), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-4160 | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 16 | 18 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 4th Gen | Intel Core 2nd Gen |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 54 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |