i5-2320 vs i7-2700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2700K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.62
+56.7%
Core i5-2320
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.31

Core i7-2700K outperforms Core i5-2320 by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15071810
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.320.41
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.602.30
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date24 October 2011 (13 years ago)4 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$514$160

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-2320 has 28% better value for money than i7-2700K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size216 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C73 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320 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
SocketLGA1155LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320. 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® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protection++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-2700K 3.62
+56.7%
i5-2320 2.31

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.

i7-2700K 5744
+56.2%
i5-2320 3677

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-2700K 668
+24.2%
i5-2320 538

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-2700K 2280
+47.1%
i5-2320 1550

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-2700K 5300
−502%
i5-2320 -1320

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.62 2.31
Integrated graphics card 0.66 0.55
Recency 24 October 2011 4 September 2011
Threads 8 4

i7-2700K has a 56.7% higher aggregate performance score, 20% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 month, and 100% more threads.

The Core i7-2700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2320 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2700K and Core i5-2320, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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