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
CS2Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 9608 GB908297
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GT 61016 GB6510130
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB431065
MinecraftIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 9608 GB726678
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB493860
RobloxIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 76016 GB402059
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB767082
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB10798115
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB886699
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB10589113
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB272529
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB333
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB484452
BrawlhallaIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB432756
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB807391
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB9958128
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB9793106
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB272529
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB453060
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB313032
Fallout 76Intel Core i5-2500KIntel HD 300012 GB481063
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB292929
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KIntel HD 300012 GB483263
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KIntel HD 300012 GB796890
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KIntel HD 300012 GB613191
Fallout 76Intel Core i5-2500KIntel HD 300012 GB463060

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