Core i5-2500 vs MediaTek Kompanio 1300T
Core i5-2500
MediaTek Kompanio 1300T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-2500 is positioned at rank 922 and the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is on rank 188, so the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2500
Performance Per Dollar MediaTek Kompanio 1300T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2500 | MediaTek Kompanio 1300T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2500 | MediaTek Kompanio 1300T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2500 and MediaTek Kompanio 1300T
Core i5-2500
The Core i5-2500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,102 points. Launch price was $85.
MediaTek Kompanio 1300T
The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in 9 March 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. Built on 6 nm process technology. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,125 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-2500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-2500 versus 2.6 GHz on the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-2500 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-2500 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T uses Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2500 scores 4,102 against the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T's 4,125 — a 0.6% lead for the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T.
| Feature | Core i5-2500 | MediaTek Kompanio 1300T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6144 kB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 6 nm-81% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) |
| PassMark | 4,102 | 4,125 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,642 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 590 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,690 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2500) / not specified (MediaTek Kompanio 1300T). The Core i5-2500 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000), while the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2500 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-2500 | MediaTek Kompanio 1300T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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