i7-1065G7 vs i5-2500

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2500
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.59
Core i7-1065G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.21
+101%

Core i7-1065G7 outperforms Core i5-2500 by a whopping 101% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17371198
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency2.5819.72
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$85$426

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplierno data13
L1 cache64 KB (per core)320 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketLGA1155FCBGA1526
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-2500 2.59
i7-1065G7 5.21
+101%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-2500 4113
i7-1065G7 8268
+101%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.59 5.21
Integrated graphics card 0.55 4.71
Recency 9 January 2011 1 August 2019
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1065G7 has a 101.2% higher aggregate performance score, 756.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1065G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2500 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2500 is a desktop processor while Core i7-1065G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2500 and Core i7-1065G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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