Intel Core i5-2500k vs Intel Core i3-10305T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-2500k or Intel Core i5-2500k – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2500k features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2500k, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10305T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10305T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 10000
2 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2500k Name Intel Core i3-10305T
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2500k has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500k is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10305T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10305T is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2500k has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2500k uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10305T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10305T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
96 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 24
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2500k is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10305T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 157 $
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Comet Lake S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10305T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4534
4534
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1948
1948

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10305T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4432
4432
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2537
2537

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10305T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1391
1391
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
651
651