Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-655K vs Intel Core i5-2500K
General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i5-655K
Core i5-2500K
Origin
Malaysia
Malaysia
About the Product
Upgrade your system with the Core i5-655K and exploit its unlocked multiplier for extreme speeds that you need. These new i5 CPUs integrate Intel HD Graphics with "Intel Clear Video Technology", which combines video processing hardware and software technologies for a wide range of digital displays.
The Intel Core i5-2500K CPU is based on the new Sandy Bridge core. Has a built-in graphics controller HD3000 Graphics (with a frequency of 850/1100 MHz) and a DDR3. The internal processor frequency is 3.3 GHz, in Turbo mode it increases to 3.7 GHz.
Package Size
Height
5.69 in.
4.5 in.
Width
5.03 in.
4 in.
Depth
3.17 in.
3.2 in.
Weight
0.86 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCLGA1156
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Clarkdale
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i5-655K CPU Processor
- Easy to install this product. I like it and recommend!
- It is easily installed to my board.
- Easy to installation, really fast. Perfect.
- Easy install and runs very smooth!
- The install was easy. Perfect i5 CPU!
Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Processor
- It is working great. The socket you need is a LGA 1155.
- Nice. You'll need an 1155 socket motherboard to use this processor with an H67, P67, or Z68 chipset.
- This CPU and the associated Motherboard are still going strong.
- I love this quad core i5 2nd generation Sandy Bridge LGA1155 processor.
- Fine. I installed it easily. Great processor.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
4
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
3.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.46 GHz
3.7 GHz
Max TDP
73 W
95 W
Max Temperature
72.6 °C
72.6 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i5-655K CPU Processor
- Fast, great for games. Worth the purchase.
- It's so fast. Perfect choice for me.
- It is lightning fast. Great product.
- I like it, it's so fast. Highly recommend.
- Nice, fast and efficient, excellent processor for my needs.
Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Processor
- I've played with the base frequency and able to get 3.6 GHz and able to go 3.7GHz.
- This is very sturdy chip. I'm happy with the choice.
- I have it running at 3.8 GHz with liquid cooling, and no stability issues. It was able to be overclocked up to 3.7 GHz with stock cooling.
- On a stock cooler, you can easily bump the processor speed up to 3.5+GHz without worry.
- It's beefy for gaming, Photoshop, movies and pretty much anything else you can throw at it.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
512 kB
1024 kB
L3 Cache Size
4000 kB
6000 kB
Max Memory Size
16 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
21 GB/s
21 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i5-655K CPU Processor
- This is my 4th build with this CPU. Has good memory support.
- Superb CPU! Good works with my memory, I like it.
- Great! Runs super fast with my memory.
- Low heat and power consumption. Great memory support!
- Very less cache memory! Poor quality and support.
Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Processor
- I like the memory support in this CPU. For gaming is super.
- I needed a processor with DDR3 memory type. Fit perfectly.
- A very fast CPU at a cost effective price. Two thumbs up!
- All of the games I throw at it run amazing. Fast CPU.
- The extra cache and frequency performance boost might be easily noticeable.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10
10.1
Graphics Video Max Memory
2 GB
Graphics Base Frequency
733 MHz
850 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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