Member Reviews: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache Socket LGA1155 Processor

Loving this guy. I traded in my AMD 955 BE @ 4.0 in for the i5 2500k. Its a nice little boost in performance, take into account the price you can get them for its pretty nice. OC's VERY high. Hit 4.7Ghz EASY! For years I have only done AMD based builds due to price point, but am glad to say that my first experience with intel in years looks to be a great one! I would recommend this CPU to anyone it is well worth the money.

I wasted money on a 1090T thinking I would be happy with that. Bought this, and almost pooped myself. Night and day difference. Boots up faster, daily things are faster, gaming results in more FPS and it clocks 10x better and higher. It took a little bit of getting used to the temperature change, but once you realize they run hotter than AMD (at much higher clocks mind you) the all is well. For the price point, you really cant get any better. It eeven games better than the 2600K.... Why would you get anything else?

I have been using the i5-2500k for about a year now and have been nothing but pleased with its performance. Right now I have it overclocked to 4.3GHz and it runs everything game I throw at it with ease. This is defiantly one of the best bang for the buck CPUs and is perfect for gamers on a budget.

Been running this for a couple years nonstop and still runs perfect. OC's to 5.2 ghz and zero signs of wear.

Bought mine about a month after the recall dust settled... benched it to death, sold it recently. Really wish I kept it just to keep tinkering with. Thing survived a PSU short that took out a P67-UD4-B3, hit 5.2ghz long enough for a bench to finish, tho i forget which (was a year ago). Have to get another one. http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1885375

i really love this CPU i use it in my HTPC maybe a little overkill and if i need to i can still OC it to 4,2 Ghz

this is the most amazing processor ever. i use this for absolutely everything in between the lines of hardcore gaming and 3D modeling and this processor has never let me down. overclocks very easy also and with minimum voltage raises. no need to get a 2600k/2700k when you can get this and never feel like you need more power! BUY NOW!!!

With hyper 212 evo overlclocks to 4.8ghz. But I left it at 4.0ghz with all power saving features on. Extremely stable, handles all games like a champ. some sample: 6970 BF3 Metro Medium 80-140 frames caspian borders 50-90 frames

I was a AMD buyer for a long long time now. So when AMD shot me in the back with the BD (FX) then I said to myself "enough, Intel time for you to shine" That was the best choice I ever did! Prob never going AMD (CPU's) again. I have it Overclocked at 4ghz for 24/7 use, 5ghz for fun Very happy I got it, and for the price? ARE YOU JOKING??? Intel if you keep this up, you will be the only supplier of CPU's! Desktop that is.

This is absolutely one of the best processors available for the moment. It's cheap and crushes any game you throw at it. And if you're in need of more more power, you can easily overclock it to suit your need. Future socket compatibility with Ivy Bridge CPUs. A must have for a value oriented purchases!