Intel Needs Another 2500K

Still rockin the i5-2500k since 2011. It’s painful at times but I can still run the games I want to play. Super value, legendary chip

I replaced my i5 2500k a few days ago. It did really well for the 10 years I used it, but in 2022 it is really starting to show its age in modern games because of the lack of hyperthreading.

The 2500K and 2600K were far too good for their time and those who are still running a 2500K or 2600K in their desktop computer will likely keep their 2500K / 2600K for another 5 years minimal at the very least.

It's 2021 and I'm still rocking this CPU with a Z68, 16gb Corsair Vengeance, and a 1060 SSC. I've thought about upgrading to a newer PC build, but figured this one still gets the job done and doesn't cost a dime.
If I do end up building a fresh build, I'm gonna keep this configuration as a side PC because the before has held up way beyond what I thought it would when purchased in 2014. Overall, incredible value for what it's worth.

Paul, I'm finally upgrading from my 2500K this weekend. All parts (excluding a new GPU, my 1060 6GB will have to suffice in the interim) have arrived! I'm going 3700X on B550 and while I hope I get a good 5 years (standard upgrade cycle) I will forever love my 2500K and the long life it gave me, and will give my son (when I get a GPU and can put the 1060 back in the old rig) for a couple more years.

There should be a CPU Hall of Fame and the 2500K should be a first ballot entrant!

I love the i5 2500 non k to that’s the one I use

The new 2500k is the 10400K

Here in 2021, and... it's called the i5-10600K. It was originally $300, but at its current $230 it's a damn good deal, even without the platform longevity. Of course, AMD's stupid decision to launch only the Ryzen 5 5600X at $299 didn't help them there.

The 2500k is the celeron 300A of modern times.

heehee

Still rocking a 2500k in 2020 building a new pc for the 3070 tho

2500k running stock cooler and stock (reapplied TP)
8gb 1333 mhz ram
Samsung 860 500gb SSD
RX 570 4gb
NZXT case 500w EVGA ps

$250 CDN altogether on Kijiji.

STILL GETTIN THE JOB DONE.

The thing about the 2500K was that with Sandybridge the ipc went way up, Intel made a
breakthrough by way of an architectural improvement. I'd say that today's 2500K is the i3 10100F,
since it's like an i7 of the old days at a bargain price. Or you could say that a 6 core, 12 thread processor
makes more sense to keep up with advances, i5 10400 or 10500, or the 10600K for people who overclock.
The prices are not that far off considering inflation.

9 years at 4.3Ghz and is ok. But it time to change ,sometimes it crash.

Got mine for 45$, was that a steal?

Been researching a replacement for my 2500K, but I still don't see enough reason to do it yet. A few more years left in this beast. (Unless upcoming Ryzen Gen 4 is insanely good)

intel be like , well how we supposed to make mony?

and they didn't listen...

Just upgraded from my lovely i5 2500k to Ryzen 3 3300x and I think so it is actually the new "2500k" in 2020!!!!

Nicely put Paul and we all agree "if u don't ur a dick!!" But Intel have lost the plot!! I still own a 2500k but not used for gaming rig, That has a 2700k @ 5ghz in it and still going strong but its time for a upgrade as that overclock has been running for to many years.Guess I will be buying a AMD processor next as Intel cant seem to get it together. Some dick has been pissing the extra $100 for Hyper threading up the wall instead of putting it into getting there shit together. Get ur shit together Intel some people don't like change and now will be forced too. 😡

Intel gave zero f’s about this

The 2500k was released in 2012. In 2018, the 2500k became an i3 in performance. In only the next two years, it might become a Pentium if Intel does the predictable move and moves the Pentiums to 4 cores. Then, who knows when it moves to a Celeron. If we survive 2020, it definitely will.

2500k is my CPU since nov 2011 @4.6GHz (1.4v) from day one. Today it pushes a RX570 no problem...

I'm using it since 2012, but it's time to replace it, can't keep up with most modern games

I would... I just upgraded my i5-2500k in a Z68 E3 G3 that was my PLEX server until about a month ago

I just replaced my 2500k 10 days ago.
It still works, just doesn't have the kick based on my work load anymore.


I would only consider Intel if they made the dramatic changes you talk about in this video. But they would have to be dramatic. I used to be diehard Intel...but AMD brings better part at a lower price.


Intel gives me the impression now, that they are better and they think we will pay for it. I used to pay for it with the mentality of "It costs more, so it must be better"


I like Paul's outlook.....If the tech is better in quality, lower in price, then buy it. Doesn't matter who makes it.
Intel dropped the ball....they need to do something big to get back in. Honestly, I don't think they will cut their prices....and i will continue to buy the best product at the best value.


Thanks Paul

Still running both 2600k and the 2500k stock :D My 2600k functions as a gameserver.

I just ordered this chip for my all in one, hope my mobo will support it

Forgot to mention the RGB, the CPU needs RGB

2500k was intel's biggest mistake, making new cpus every year, and nobody cares about them and still uses 8year old cpu.

still rocking 2nd gen xeon :D Still enough for v. high/ultra 60FPS 1080p gaming :P

The i3 10310k might be the new 2500K

My first CPU and I still have it :)

I just got this for $30 thanks for hyping it up 🙏🏽

I just upgraded from i5 2500k to r5 3600

the release of intels new processors is like lil uzi vert releasing eternal atake

isnt this called the 2600 / 3600 nowadays... lol

Still rocking my 2500K on an AsRock Z68 Extreme 4 Gen3 mobo.
Playing Escape from Tarkov.
Good times.

got mine new in 2012, still running it. 4.4ghz all these years

2500k was good only because AMD didnt have nothing like now have ryzen !! AMD have for 6-7 years stupid FX cpu-s so 2500k was good at that time but now when ryzen all 3 generations are here many Intel much better cpu-s then 2500k now dont have some point

I don't ever want to downgrade my i5-2500k to a ryzen.. Intel have plans up their sleeves to of course wipe the floor with amd. Just wait a little while..

I'm still on socket 1155. I had i5 2300, and just recently I upgraded to i5 3570. I paired it with RX 570 and 12GB of RAM and it still rocks even today. It's definitely one of the best sockets Intel ever made, in my opinion.

Still using it mated with an EVGA 1050ti SSC, 16GB of RipJaws, 1TB Seagate Firecuda and Asus P867LE, overclocked to 4.3GHz, stock intel fan and 4 case fans.

Running my 2500K @4.5 Ghz paired with a GTX1070. Will will be swaped with a Ryzen 3600X this christmas.

Using an I5 2500k right now. Definitely struggling with newer games, but is still going strong and running most.

well said. all truth

I'm still on i5 2500k whit noctua NH-15

Yes, please. Do it, Intel.