Core i5-2500S

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2500S

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-2500S based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,763 Rank: 1051
Rank Name Score Visual
1047 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,766
+0.1%
1048 Pentium Gold G6400 4,766
+0.1%
1049 Xeon D-1520 4,764
+0%
1050 Core i7-3630QM 4,764
+0%
1051 Core i5-2500S 4,763
1052 Core i5-3350P 4,762
+-0%
1053 Core i7-3635QM 4,761
+-0%
1054 Core i5-4258U 4,761
+-0%
1055 Pentium G4560T 4,760
-0.1%
1056 Core i5-3330S 4,760
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2500S based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,564 Rank: 1143
Rank Name Score Visual
1139 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,565
+0%
1140 Core i3-10110U 4,565
+0%
1141 Xeon E3-1235 4,565
+0%
1142 Core M3-7Y32 4,564
+0%
1143 Core i5-2500S 4,564
1144 Xeon E5640 4,564
+0%
1145 Core i5-6267U 4,562
+-0%
1146 Core i7 870 4,561
-0.1%
1147 Core i3-1000NG4 4,560
-0.1%
1148 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,558
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2500S based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,895 Rank: 1009
Rank Name Score Visual
1005 Core i7-4600U 4,899
+0.1%
1006 Core M 5Y51 4,898
+0.1%
1007 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,897
+0%
1008 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,897
+0%
1009 Core i5-2500S 4,895
1010 FX-4170 4,895
+0%
1011 Core i5-2560M 4,894
+-0%
1012 Core m3-8100Y 4,894
+-0%
1013 Xeon Gold 5117 4,893
+-0%
1014 Core i5-3550 4,893
+-0%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-2500S based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,576 Rank: 1051
Rank Name Score Visual
1047 Core i3-4370 4,577
+0%
1048 A8-7500 4,577
+0%
1049 Xeon X5460 4,577
+0%
1050 Core i7-2710QE 4,576
+0%
1051 Core i5-2500S 4,576
1052 Core i5-750 4,576
+0%
1053 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,575
+-0%
1054 Pentium 6805 4,575
+-0%
1055 PRO A8-8650B 4,575
+-0%
1056 Core i7-2675QM 4,574
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2500S based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,549 Rank: 1059
Rank Name Score Visual
1055 Phenom II X4 965 4,550
+0%
1056 Core i5-7360U 4,549
+0%
1057 Core i5-7287U 4,549
+0%
1058 Core i3-4360 4,549
+0%
1059 Core i5-2500S 4,549
1060 A10 PRO-7850B 4,549
+0%
1061 Athlon X4 870K 4,549
+0%
1062 Core i5-2405S 4,548
+-0%
1063 Phenom II X4 B60 4,548
+-0%
1064 Core i7-6567U 4,547
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2500S based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,579 Rank: 1027
Rank Name Score Visual
1023 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,580
+0%
1024 Core i7-2675QM 4,579
+0%
1025 Core i5-7300U 4,579
+0%
1026 Core i3-4170 4,579
+0%
1027 Core i5-2500S 4,579
1028 Xeon W3530 4,578
+-0%
1029 Xeon E5630 4,578
+-0%
1030 Core i3-4160 4,577
+-0%
1031 Core i7-6600U 4,576
-0.1%
1032 Xeon W3540 4,576
-0.1%

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Core i5-2500S Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-2500S occupies a niche within the broader desktop CPU landscape, representing an older generation of processors that were once competitive in mainstream computing but now serve as entry-level or legacy options. Built on Intel’s 32 nm process and based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, the i5-2500S was released in 2012 and features a quad-core design with no Hyper-Threading, delivering four physical threads. It operates at a base clock of 2.7 GHz and can boost up to 3.7 GHz, supported by a 5 GT/s bus speed and a 65 W TDP, making it efficient for low-power systems while maintaining modest performance. The processor uses the LGA1155 socket and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 1066/1333 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s.

The integrated HD Graphics 2000 GPU provides basic visual performance, featuring a base frequency of 850 MHz and a burst frequency of 1100 MHz. It supports up to two displays and can access up to 2 GB of system memory, which is sufficient for light multimedia use but inadequate for modern gaming or graphic-intensive applications. Despite lacking advanced features such as ECC memory support or vPro, the i5-2500S includes a suite of instruction set extensions, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization technologies (VT-x, VT-d, EPT), enabling it to handle a range of computing tasks efficiently.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-2500S achieves an overall score of 4763, placing it at #1051 among 2060 CPUs. Its single-core performance scores 4895, ranking it #1009, while its multicore score of 4564 lands at #1142. These results show the processor holds its own in single-threaded applications but falls behind modern offerings, particularly in multi-threaded workloads. It outperforms several older and lower-tier CPUs like the Core i5-6267U and Core i7 870, but is surpassed by more recent designs such as the Ryzen Embedded R1606G and Xeon E3-1235. The performance gap becomes especially apparent when compared to the top-tier CPUs in the industry—processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K dominate the rankings with scores exceeding 8,000 and 8,500 respectively.

Given its age and performance profile, the i5-2500S is best suited for light office work, web browsing, and older software environments where high computational power is not required. Its low TDP and integrated graphics make it a viable choice for compact, energy-efficient desktops or embedded systems. While it is no longer competitive in high-performance or modern computing environments, the Core i5-2500S remains a reliable, low-cost option for users seeking basic processing capabilities without the need for a discrete GPU or advanced features.
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Intel Core i5-2500S

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2500S
Model Number: i5-2500S
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Socket: LGA1155
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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