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
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB9059111
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB584073
Lost ArkIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB353138
Lost ArkIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB302831
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB625873
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB615768
BrawlhallaIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB8043114
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB9277107
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB8667108
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB11599127
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB9373112
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB645969
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB847487
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB494553
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB615868
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB10177118
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB382844
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB8363108
ValorantIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB575059
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-2500KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206024 GB9677115

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