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Intel Core i5-2500

4
Cores
4
Threads
95 W
TDP
3.3 GHz
Frequency
3.7 GHz
Boost
Sandy Bridge
Codename
Socket 1155
Socket
Front
Front
Connectivity
Connectivity
Intel Socket 1155
Intel Socket 1155
The Intel Core i5-2500 was a desktop processor with 4 cores, launched in January 2011. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the Sandy Bridge architecture with Socket 1155. Core i5-2500 has 6 MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.3 GHz by default, but can boost up to 3.7 GHz, depending on the workload. Intel is making the Core i5-2500 on a 32 nm production node using 1,160 million transistors. The multiplier is locked on Core i5-2500, which limits its overclocking potential.
With a TDP of 95 W, the Core i5-2500 consumes a good deal of power, so decent cooling is needed. Intel's processor supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface. For communication with other components in the computer, Core i5-2500 uses a PCI-Express Gen 3 connection. This processor features the Intel HD 2000 integrated graphics solution.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Core i5-2500, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Additionally, IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough) is supported, so that guest virtual machines may directly use host hardware. Programs using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) can run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications.

Physical

Socket: Intel Socket 1155
Foundry: Intel
Process Size: 32 nm
Transistors: 1,160 million
Die Size: 216 mm²
Package: FC-LGA10

Processor

Market: Desktop
Production Status: End-of-life
Release Date: Jan 9th, 2011
Part#: SR00T

Performance

Frequency: 3.3 GHz
Turbo Clock: up to 3.7 GHz
Base Clock: 100 MHz
Multiplier: 33.0x
Multiplier Unlocked: No
TDP: 95 W

Architecture

Codename: Sandy Bridge
Generation: Core i5
(Sandy Bridge)
Memory Support: DDR3
Memory Bus: Dual-channel
ECC Memory: No
PCI-Express: Gen 3, 16 Lanes
(CPU only)

Core Config

# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 4
SMP # CPUs: 1
Integrated Graphics: Intel HD 2000

Cache

Cache L1: 64 KB (per core)
Cache L2: 256 KB (per core)
Cache L3: 6 MB (shared)

Features

  • MMX
  • SSE
  • SSE2
  • SSE3
  • SSSE3
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX
  • EIST
  • Intel 64
  • XD bit
  • TXT
  • VT-x
  • VT-d
  • AES-NI
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