Intel I5-2500 Processor 3.3GHz BX80623I52500

Before I owned this processor, I had an dual-core E8400 for mostly gaming but it began to bottleneck my system. That processor was an amazing one for its time but I quickly realized how slow it was compared to an i5 2500. I installed this puppy with no hassles and was quickly up and running. While not an i7, it's still very quick and it's all you'll need now for gaming or other processor heavy programs. Four cores is plenty for modern day programs, which was the reason I went with this quad-core instead of a six or eight core. Even when under heavy usage, this processor continues to remain at very low percent usage. Overall, this processor runs great and I've never had problems with it after owning it for a year now. Intel's done an amazing job on this one, especially for the price point! Also note that if your not an overclocker, there's no need to go with the 2500K version. Save you money and go with the normal 2500.

I upgraded from an i3 2120. I do a lot of multitasking, simultaneously running spreadsheets, CAD, at least 2 different browsers with 20 tabs opened, listening to Spotify and playing Hearthstone all at the same time on a dual monitor setup.I noticed my spreadsheets were crashing a lot after asking it do complex conditional formatting calculations. After installing the i5 my spreadsheets don't crash anymore, my the system is running quicker but it's noticeably smoother than outright faster. I also noted that the SSD speeds are up to 260/200 now, whereas with the i3 I was getting around 160/100. I put this down to having 4 cores instead of 2. Yes overall I am quite happy with the purchase, I have no complaints, I think maybe I should have gone all out and bought an i7 CPU, but these are still 2-3 times more expensive than an i5. Installing was super easy, although I did have to upgrade my CPU fan to one that could cool temps of 95W up from 65W. The actual CPU was used but in very good condition, I've had no problems with it.

This new "Sandy Bridge" processor is providing excellent performance for a $200.00 CPU (especially cost effective since the GPU is onboard--no graphics card is required). It is installed in a computer with 8GB of RAM used for typical business applications running simultaneously and occasional audio/visual processing. So far, no complaints. Windows 7 (64 bit) boots quickly and CPU utilization overall remains low most of the time even under moderate multitasking load. Some reviews mention the inadequacy of the heatsink/fan included, but mine hums along just fine at about 30 degrees (Celcius). Be aware that there is a known defect in Intel's supporting chipsets (P67, H67) that will require certain motherboards to be replaced mid-2011 when the updated chipsets become available, so do your research before purchasing. The defect is not in the CPU itself. A comment for those of you ordering from other suppliers using their free shipping options who are used to receiving the product(s) in the next day or so anyway...I ordered this CPU on 1/17/2011 using Amazon's free shipping option and it was delivered on 1/25/11. (This is not a complaint--I understood the level of service--just a "heads up" to those of you who might presume faster delivery based on experiences with other vendors.)

This is represented as an Intel boxed processor which would have a 3 year Intel warranty and come with the matching CPU fan. The processor I just received is an OEM system builder one which does not come in the Intel box with a fan so it will only carry a 90 day Intel warranty. As a system builder I feel that this is very deceptive representation. Plus I had to rush order a cpu fan to be able to start the build.

This is a used product. Not in original packaging. Appears to be salvaged from a machine. Still has old thermal paste on it...

Although the CPU itself works perfectly well... ignoring the regular microcode updates to fix design flaws ...the cooler is substandard crap. You will absolutely need an aftermarket cooler of some kind.

I got this to replace the CPU in an HP p6-2011 desktop. I didn't buy a video card, maxed out the RAM, and what a difference this makes. My lady plays her online flash games on Facebook and boy do they hog a lot of resources. Well this thing right here makes all of that a non-issue. The graphics are beautiful, the desktop runs damn near as well as my other PC that has an i7-2600k. I'm sure if I bought a dedicated graphics card for her the graphics and performance would only go up. Make sure to research whether you want the 2500 or the 2500k. Currently, as of this post, the 2500k is more expensive so if you want to spend the extra ~$60, go for it, you won't be disappointed. Also, make sure to max out the RAM as that will make a difference and obtaining a decent video card will as well. Unless you plan on going for an extreme PC build, i7 is the way to go. For a reasonable video card, try the EVGA GeForce GT 630 2048MB GDDR3, DVI and HDMI Graphics Card 02G-P3-2639-KR. It's a pretty cheap video card and accompanied by maxed RAM and this CPU, you'll have a great running PC that will last for at least 5 years without having to change out parts that can perform all your daily duties and gaming flawlessly. You won't be disappointed.

This is a fantastic CPU, and if you read any technical reviews, they all agree. Intel really is king right now, and this CPU is a great choice. That said, unless you are really penny-pinching, you should really look at the i5-3550, which when I bought it was only $15 more, and has an improved architecture (thus speeding up your processing): [...] Edit: Apparently, now the i5-3550 is even cheaper than the i5-2500, which makes no sense to me. I have no idea why you would buy this CPU over the 3550, especially since the 3550 is cheaper!

Den Prozessor habe ich bewusst als nicht k Version gekauft, da ich sowieso nicht übertakte und zu gegebener Zeit, meist 3-4 Jahre, einfach alles ersetze. Die Wahl fiel auf den Intel Core i5-2500, 3,3GHz, 6MB Cache, 1155 Sockel, da er mir nach dem Wälzen diverser Benchmarksites, Kundenbewertungen usw. das beste Preis Leistungsverhältnis bot. Bestellt hatte ich zum Prozessor das MSI P67A-C45 (B3)und 8 BG Corsair XMS3 PC-1333 Arbeitsspeicher. Da ich schon den einen oder anderen PC zusammengeschraubt habe, verlief der Aufbau recht problemlos. Etwas "überrascht" war ich davon, dass es keinerlei IDE Support mehr gibt. Da ist die Entwicklung der letzten Jahren schlicht an mir vorüber gegangen. Insgesamt bin ich mit der Leistungssteigerung sehr zufrieden. Meine Hauptanwendung ist dabei ein recht bekanntes MMOG, das mit meinem alten Rechner deutlich lahmte und jetzt wieder brauchbar läuft. So soll das sein. Die Bestellung wurde von Amazon wie gewohnt prompt ausgeführt und das Päckchen kam sogar einen Tag früher als angekündigt ans. Auch hier bin ich vollends zufrieden. Darum 5 Sterne.

marche nickel tres bonne achat pas de regret fait tourner tout les jeux que je voulais (gta5,nfs rival,sans beug) merci

E' il processore che sognavo,contentissimo.Non sono tecnico ma e' un processore che a questo livello non ha rivali e l'affidabilita' e' ottima.

En su generación era uno de los procesadores más ajustados calidad-precio en su rango. Si buscas orientado a juegos igual te interesa más el 2500k que permite overclocking y está más orientado a eso. Yo le doy uso mixto con máquinas virtuales, multimedia y juegos y va como un tiro. Además consume menos que los AMD.

This CPU goes along with my new system build, and HTPC for the lounge. See my other reviews for the rest of the hardware. I have not built a new system in about a year. I build them for other people, and had not built myself one for quite a few. This CPU is awsome, now that multi core CPUs are around and not too expensive -Xmas 2011 when I bought this one. If you are building a new system; from P4 2.6GHz to this, you will notice a big difference. Especially from DDR1 or 2 RAM and IDE hard drive then it is a big step up if you move to new everything. My motherboard I have used (ASUS P8H67-M PRO R3) takes DDR3 RAM and my new ASUS nVidia GTX550 ti graphics card. All a big step up from P4 3.0GHz DDR1 2GB and IDE HDD etc. There is room for the motherboard to take an i7 so it could be upgraded in a year or so.