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
Remnant 2Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER8 GB383045
Remnant 2Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER8 GB25644
God of WarIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER8 GB414141
God of WarIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER8 GB343136
God of WarIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER8 GB362940
Diablo 4Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB16 GB403055
Diablo 4Intel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB16 GB292929
War ThunderIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GT 10308 GB353336
War ThunderIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GT 10308 GB333233
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB928499
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 9608 GB411072
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 9608 GB641092
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB272529
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB125111149
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB8876109
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB494850
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB8356118
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB706475
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB847295
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB191720

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