Ryzen Embedded R1505G vs i5-2500K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2500K
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.60
+8.3%
Ryzen Embedded R1505G
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.40

Core i5-2500K outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1505G by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17211769
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.37no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency2.599.09
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$216$80

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size216 mm2209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 million4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G 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)
SocketLGA1155FP5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000AMD Radeon RX Vega 3
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i5-2500K 2.60
+8.3%
Ryzen Embedded R1505G 2.40

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.

i5-2500K 4123
+8.1%
Ryzen Embedded R1505G 3813

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-2500K 470
+78%
Ryzen Embedded R1505G 264

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-2500K 122
+25.4%
Ryzen Embedded R1505G 97

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.60 2.40
Integrated graphics card 0.66 2.98
Recency 9 January 2011 25 February 2020
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 25 Watt

i5-2500K has a 8.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

Ryzen Embedded R1505G, on the other hand, has 351.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 280% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G.

Note that Core i5-2500K is a desktop processor while Ryzen Embedded R1505G is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2500K and Ryzen Embedded R1505G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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