[Solved] I5-3450 VS. 2500K

[aaron2317]

For a system that will NOT be overclocked, is there any advantage of using a Core i5 3450 vs a Core i5 2500K ? It will be for 20 computers in a classroom . The most demanding program that will be run is probably Adobe Premiere Elements.

Aaron

 

[Guest]

the i5-3450 run 7%-15% better @stock speed.

or is this really solved already?

 

[aaron2317]

the i5-3450 run 7%-15% better @stock speed.

or is this really solved already?

Why is the 3450 faster ? The data I have on the 2500K Operating Freq is 3.3Ghz and the 3450 is 3.1Ghz. I have been getting recommendations to go for the 2500K but I hesitate to build 20 machines using older technology. Especially if the older technology is more expensive. Operating in a classroom environment we will definitely not overclocking but I would still like to get the best performance for my dollar.

 

[phyco126]

At 7% performance at stock speed, the 3450 will perform about as well as the 2500K at 3.3 GHz. 3.1 * .07 = .217 + 3.1 = 3.317.

If you won't overclock, and the 3450 is cheaper, then get that instead.

 

[Guest]

not only would the i5 3450 be more efficient but it also does it using less power.

the only advantage an i5-2500k would have w/o being overclock is if you were building on a 6 series chipset (z68, H67, H61). you would need a BIOS upgrade to use an ivy chip.