Core i5-2500K vs Core i5-4460
The Core i5-4460 is about 11% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-4460 is 11% faster (20 vs 18).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-2500K 95 W, Core i5-4460 84 W; the Core i5-4460 delivers 26% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-4460 is 3 years newer (2014 vs 2011).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1155 vs LGA1150), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-2500K | Core i5-4460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 18 | 20 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 2nd Gen | Intel Core 4th Gen |
| Released | 2011 | 2014 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 84 W |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |