Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Price: $227.00 (as of 2013-10-24 - Details)

Specs: Quad-core 3.3GHz, 6M Cache, Intel HD Graphics 2000, 95 watt TDP, Dual-channel DDR3 memory support, socket LGA1155.Intel Virtualization Technology allows multiple "virtual" environments to function on one hardware platform. It offers improved manageability, limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Optimized for Energy EfficiencyThe Core i5-2500 features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which delivers a burst of processor speed automatically when the workload demands additional performance. The technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom when operating below specified limits. The result is adaptive performance that's more intelligent and energy efficient.

Built-In Visuals Provide Rich, Steady GraphicsIntel Core i5-2500 processor, fan/heat-sink cooling solution, warranty booklet, and Intel Inside logo label.

Intel Core i5 Processor ComparisonIntel Core i5-2300Intel Core i5-2400SIntel Core i5-2400Intel Core i5-2500Intel Core i5-2500KNumber of Cores44444Unlocked CoreNoNoNoNoYesClock Speed2.80 GHz2.50 GHz3.10 GHz3.30 GHz3.30 GHzMax Turbo Frequency3.10 GHz3.30 GHz3.40 GHz3.70 GHz3.70 GHzIntel Smart Cache6 MB6 MB6 MB6 MB6 MBBuilt-in VisualsYesYesYesYesYesIntel HD Graphics Frequency/Turbo Frequency850/1100 MHz850/1100 MHz850/1100 MHz850/1100 MHz850/1100 MHzThermal Design Power (TDP)95 W65 W95 W95 W95 WSocketLGA 1155LGA 1155LGA 1155LGA 1155LGA 1155The Intel Core i5 is designed to optimize every watt of electricity, resulting in a more energy-efficient system that is cooler and cheaper to run. In a system with other energy-efficient components, the processor can meet Energy Star specifications.

What's in the BoxThe built-in visuals of the Intel Core i5-2500 deliver a seamless graphic experience when you're viewing and manipulating pictures and media on your PC. They also eliminate the need for a discrete graphics card, reducing power consumption and system cost.

The Intel Core i5-2500 has four processing cores running at 3.30 GHz. It features a 6 MB L3 shared cache that is dynamically allocated to each processor core, based on workload. This reduces latency and improves performance.

Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500 Feature

6 MB Intel Smart Cache is dynamically shared to each processor core, based on workload

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling very high performance while also delivery power-conservation.

Quad-core processor delivers four-way multicore processing via parallelism resulting in more efficient use of processor

All Core i5 processors have Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Specs: Quad-core 3.3GHz, 6M Cache, Intel HD Graphics 2000, 95 watt TDP, Dual-channel DDR3 memory support, socket LGA1155