I5 2500 vs i5 2500K

Hi everyone,
I'm just wondering about i5 2500 and i5 2500k.
1. If I don't overclok it, will the 2 CPUs perform the same?
2. If I buy the 2500k, I don't want to overclok it now, so can I overclock it in the future about 2-3 years later?

Thanks in advance.
Henry

Reply to henry81

Not really.
2500k comes with a stronger integrated graphics.
2500 supports more virtualization functions.

but if you're gaming only, buy the 2500k, it's usually only 10 dollars more.. so you could OC it in the future

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Reply to vitornob

thks vitornob

Reply to henry81

you can only overclock on p67 and z68 motherboards, also yes you can oc in a few years if you buy a p67 or z68 board. You just need a good cooled and you can hit 4ghz+ very easily.

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Reply to amuffin

Thks Amuffin.
What's the cooler can I use for OC the CPU? Can you specify some?

Please tell me more specific about the 2 CPUs (about integrated graphics and virtualization functions as vitornob mentioned above)?

Thank you

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Reply to henry81

henry81 wrote :

Thks Amuffin.
What's the cooler can I use for OC the CPU? Can you specify some?

Please tell me more specific about the 2 CPUs (about integrated graphics and virtualization functions as vitornob mentioned above)?

Thank you

what is your budget?

the 2500k has intel hd 3000 graphics while the 2500 has hd 2000 graphics, however the 2500 has better virtualization (vmware I believe) and more security options. And makes companies connecting to your computer easier.

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Reply to amuffin

My budget is about AUD1450 (I live in Australia). I'll get a Z68 motherboard, 16GB RAM, and a Asus GTX560 1GB VGA card. What do you think?

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Reply to henry81

henry81 wrote :

My budget is about AUD1450 (I live in Australia). I'll get a Z68 motherboard, 16GB RAM, and a Asus GTX560 1GB VGA card. What do you think?

get 8gb of ram and upgrade to a gtx 560ti. Can you list all of the parts you are buying?

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Reply to amuffin

My parts as below:
1. Intel CPU Core i5-2500 - LGA 1155 3.30GHz / 6MB CACHE / LGA 1155

2. G.skill DDR3 16GB (4x4GB) PC-12800/1600 GS-F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL Value Ram

3. Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Intel Mainboard (B3 Stepping) - LGA 1155 4x DDR3

4. HDD Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM 32MB SATA3/2

5. Asus nVidia GTX560 1GB DDR5, 2x DVI, HDMI - - DirectCU 256-bit # Engine Clock: 810 MHz, CUDA Core: 336, Shader Clock: 1620 MHz Memory Clock: 4008 MHz"

6. Antec High Current Gamer 750W

7. CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ EVO CPU Cooler Socket: AM2, AM3, 775, 1155, 1156, 1366
8. Antec TrueQuiet 120mm Case Fan with 2-Speed Switch (for HDD)

9. Antec One Hundred (SSD 2.5" + support Motherboards: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX)

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Reply to henry81

henry81 wrote :

My parts as below:
1. Intel CPU Core i5-2500 - LGA 1155 3.30GHz / 6MB CACHE / LGA 1155

2. G.skill DDR3 16GB (4x4GB) PC-12800/1600 GS-F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL Value Ram

3. Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Intel Mainboard (B3 Stepping) - LGA 1155 4x DDR3

4. HDD Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM 32MB SATA3/2

5. Asus nVidia GTX560 1GB DDR5, 2x DVI, HDMI - - DirectCU 256-bit # Engine Clock: 810 MHz, CUDA Core: 336, Shader Clock: 1620 MHz Memory Clock: 4008 MHz"

6. Antec High Current Gamer 750W

7. CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ EVO CPU Cooler Socket: AM2, AM3, 775, 1155, 1156, 1366
8. Antec TrueQuiet 120mm Case Fan with 2-Speed Switch (for HDD)

9. Antec One Hundred (SSD 2.5" + support Motherboards: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX)

you should get the 2500k and a 560ti!

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Reply to amuffin

PS: the budget includes monitor and all accessories.

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Reply to henry81

henry81 wrote :

PS: the budget includes monitor and all accessories.

dosngrade to 8gb of ram, and upgrade to a 560ti.

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Reply to amuffin

thank you

Reply to henry81

so should I use i5 2500 0r 2500k one?

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Reply to henry81

henry81 wrote :

so should I use i5 2500 0r 2500k one?

2500k-

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Reply to amuffin

thank you brother!

Reply to henry81

4GB of RAM is good, 8GB would be plenty. You may also consider going with a smaller wattage PSU, 750 is big time overkill for a GTX 560 Ti. 500-550W is plenty unless you plan on SLI in the future.

Reply to 87ninefiveone

Here are the differences between the Intel® Core™ i5-2500 and the Intel Core i5-2500K.

Intel Core i5-2500
-Support for TXT (Trusted Execution Technology)
-Support for VT-d (Virtualization with Directed I/O)
-Intel HD 2000 Graphics

Intel Core i5-2500K
-Unlocked multiplier (allows overclocking)
-Intel HD 3000 Graphics (better graphics than the HD 2000)

Since most people have no use for the TXT or VT-d the value of the Intel Core i5-2500K is much higher.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

Reply to IntelEnthusiast

Yes, I know. But I don't know clearly about Support for TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) a\& Support for VT-d (Virtualization with Directed I/O) ?

But performance of 2500k without OC runs the same as 2500 or not?

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henry81 wrote :

Yes, I know. But I don't know clearly about Support for TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) a\& Support for VT-d (Virtualization with Directed I/O) ?

But performance of 2500k without OC runs the same as 2500 or not?

Yes, but in games the hd 3000 will do just a bit better than the hd 2000! But this doens't matter since you are getting a grpahics card. The 2500k oc'ed will destroy the 2500 not oc'ed.

Reply to amuffin

Support for VT-d (Virtualization) is good if you are willing to run more than one operational system on your rig. Find more about Support for TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) http://www.intel.com/content/www/u [...] rview.html

Reply to jemm

Hi,
What do you think I should buy VGA card for this CPU?
- MSI nVidia GTX560 Ti Hawk 1GB; # Core Clock: 950MHz - $272; http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=2a

- Or XFX ATI RADEON 6870 2GB; # GPU Clock MHz: 900 - $269; http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=2a

Henry

Reply to henry81

Both links are broken.

Reply to jemm

not broken mate.
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=3a
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=3a

Reply to henry81

I just ask if I use a CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ EVO CPU Cooler, so must I use with Thermal Paste or not? If yes, how can I build at home by myself?

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Reply to henry81

henry81 wrote :

I just ask if I use a CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ EVO CPU Cooler, so must I use with Thermal Paste or not? If yes, how can I build at home by myself?

the evo comes with thermal paste and a detailed guide on how to install it.

Reply to amuffin

I´d get XFX ATI RADEON 6870 2GB

Reply to jemm

Thks

Reply to henry81

I think 2500 and 2500k not only for some features as below:

Intel Core i5-2500
-Support for TXT (Trusted Execution Technology)
-Support for VT-d (Virtualization with Directed I/O)
-Intel HD 2000 Graphics

Intel Core i5-2500K
-Unlocked multiplier (allows overclocking)
-Intel HD 3000 Graphics (better graphics than the HD 2000)

Because some website they designed some CPU with i5 2500k cpu with H67 motherboard, so this is not for the reason overcloking. But maybe for some other reasons make the 2500k perform maybe better than the 2500 one.
For example: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicat [...] CatId=4910

Reply to henry81

I would go for http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=2a The 6950's have pretty awesome benchmark results, and many can be unlocked to be equivalent to a 6970 (including 1gb models)

And get the 2500k, its worth the extra $$$. I've done my research (I am currently in the process of switching from AMD to Intel) and the -K version is definitely the way to go.

Reply to Grinson

yes, thank you.
My friend recommended it for me as well (the ATI 6950). But the GTX 560 Ti Hawk & the ATI 6950 almost similar.
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts [...] ,2674.html

Reply to henry81

What do you think the minimum of PSU for CPU for CPU 2500k; 16GB RAM and the GTX 560 Ti Hawk (or ATI 6950) VGA? 650W or 700W?

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henry81 wrote :

What do you think the minimum of PSU for CPU for CPU 2500k; 16GB RAM and the GTX 560 Ti Hawk (or ATI 6950) VGA? 650W or 700W?

the corsair tx 750w PSU will be good enough for skiing both of them

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Reply to amuffin

what do u think if i get an Antec 650W?

Reply to henry81

Which case should I go with:

1. Cooler Master Storm Enforcer SGC-1000-KWN1
Because it has USB 3.0 and cooling fans.
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=3a

or 2. Antec One Hundred (it has SSD bay - for the future upgrading)
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=3a

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henry81 wrote :

Which case should I go with:

1. Cooler Master Storm Enforcer SGC-1000-KWN1
Because it has USB 3.0 and cooling fans.
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=3a

or 2. Antec One Hundred (it has SSD bay - for the future upgrading)
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalo [...] ml?sort=3a

storm enforcer.

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