Intel Core i5-2500K - Quad Core 3.3GHz to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked Multiplier LGA1155 | eStore

Intel Core i5-2500K - Quad Core 3.3Ghz up to 3.7Ghz Turbo LGA1155

Features and Benefits

• Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 dynamically increases the processor frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom when operating below specified limits.
• Intel Smart Cache is dynamically allocated to each processor core based on workload, which significantly reduces latency and improves performance.
• Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions add hardware acceleration to AES algorithms and speeds up the execution of AES applications.

	Extra Performance on Demand Get an automatic burst of speed when your PC needs extra performance thanks to Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.
	Smart Multitasking Allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time for more doing, less waiting with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.
	Edit and Share Videos in a Flash Intel Quick Sync Video, built right into 2nd generation Intel Core processors, is breakthrough hardware acceleration that lets you complete in minutes what used to take hours. Create DVDs or Blu-ray discs, edit videos, convert video files for your portable media player, and convert videos for upload to your favorite social networking sites–all in a flash.
	InTru 3D Technology Enjoy the ultimate 3D visual experiences–seamlessly–from your PC. Now you can watch your favorite 3D movies with Blu-ray Stereo 3D playback using active shutter 3D glasses. It delivers it all in 1080p full, high-definition resolution on your TV over HDMI 1.4.
	Graphics built-in to the CPU Intel HD Graphics is next-generation graphics technology in 2nd generation Intel Core processors. Intel HD Graphics integrates high-performance graphics and media processing right on the processor, putting the two key gaming components – CPU processing and graphics – together on a single chip. Two versions of Intel HD Graphics are available: Intel HD Graphics 3000 and Intel HD Graphics 2000
	Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel Clear Video HD Technology (Intel CVT HD) delivers seamless video and brings imagery to life with vivid, accurate colors you expect to see when you are browsing the Web, watching your videos, and enjoying your favorite HD programs. Intel Clear Video HD Technology in 2nd generation Intel Core processors lets you view images as they were meant to be seen.
	Intel HD Graphics Intel HD Graphics enables superior mainstream gaming and 3D experiences – without the need for a discrete graphics card. Now, you can enjoy immersive gaming on titles that are optimized for Intel HD Graphics, such as Star Trek Online. Intel HD Graphics delivers up to 3X performance over previous-generation Intel HD Graphics – with additional headroom for tomorrow’s games. Plus, it integrates advanced 3D processing for stunning visual experiences that put you right into the middle of the action.

Full Specifications

• Processor Number: i5-2500K
• # of Cores: 4
• # of Threads: 4
• Clock Speed: 3.3 GHz
• Max Turbo Frequency: 3.7 GHz
• Intel Smart Cache: 6 MB
• Bus/Core Ratio: 33
• DMI: 5 GT/s
• Instruction Set: 64-bit
• Instruction Set Extensions: SSE4.1/4.2, AVX
  

Memory Specifications

• Max Memory Size: 32 GB (dependent on memory type)
• Memory Types: DDR3-1066/1333
• # of Memory Channels: 2
• Max Memory Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
  

Graphics Specifications

• Integrated Graphics: Yes
• Intel HD Graphics: Yes
• Intel HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency: Yes
• Graphics Base Frequency: 850 MHz
• Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.1 GHz
• Intel Quick Sync Video: Yes
• Intel InTRU 3D Technology,: Yes
• Intel Flexible Display Interface (Intel FDI): Yes
• Intel Clear Video HD Technology: Yes
• Dual Display Capable: Yes
  

Expansion Options

• PCI Express Revision: 2.0
• # of PCI Express Ports: 1
  

Advanced Technologies

• Intel Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
• Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
• AES New Instructions: Yes
• Intel 64: Yes
• Idle States: Yes
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
• Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
• Intel Fast Memory Access: Yes
• Intel Flex Memory Access: Yes
• Execute Disable Bit: Yes