Intel Core i5-2500K Benchmark

Intel Core i5-2500K performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i5-2500K good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i5-2500K performs in a variety of games and in various RAM and CPU configurations.

Drawing on the real-world data that powers our FPS calculator, we're able to show you actual frame rates from a panel of more than 60,000 users. So, rather than simply guessing at what frame rates you can expect to see in-game, we tell you the exact CPU benchmark for the Intel Core i5-2500K and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i5-2500K
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS
Lowest
Recorded
FPS
Highest
Recorded
FPS
GTA 5Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB232125
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GT 61016 GB6510130
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB431065
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB493860
RobloxIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 76016 GB402059
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB493860
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB391060
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB431065
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB8359113
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB403743
GTA 5Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB232125
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB796593
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB6610120
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB575657
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB806197
GTA 5Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB444047
GTA 5Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB302732
Cult of the LambIntel Core i5-2500KAMD Radeon HD 745016 GB524459
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KAMD Radeon HD 745016 GB251930
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KAMD Radeon HD 745016 GB759
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KAMD Radeon HD 745016 GB8510
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KAMD Radeon HD 745016 GB989
Team Fortress 2Intel Core i5-2500KAMD Radeon HD 745016 GB433053
Lethal CompanyIntel Core i5-2500KAMD Radeon HD 745016 GB222
Lethal CompanyIntel Core i5-2500KAMD Radeon HD 745016 GB333

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