Intel Core i5-2500S vs Intel Core i7-965
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 1366 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 32 nm | 45 nm |
| Transistors | 1,160 million | 731 million |
| Die size | 216 mm² | 263 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | FC-LGA8 |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 3.7 GHz | up to 3.466 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 133 MHz |
| Multiplier | 27.0x | 24.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| TDP | 65 W | 130 W |
| Voltage | — | 1.375 V |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Jan 9th, 2011 | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Bloomfield |
| Generation | Core i5 | Core i7 |
| Part | SR009 | SLBCJ |
| Memory support | DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR3 Triple-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 2 |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 8 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 2000 | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 6MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | Yes | — |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | — |
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| HTT | — | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SMT | — | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | — |
| TXT | Yes | Yes |
| VT-d | Yes | — |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | — |
| XD-Bit | — | Yes |
Notes
| Notes | — | This processor comes with an unlocked FSB multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. |
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