Intel Core i5-2500 Desktop Processor — 6M Cache | Up to 3.70 GHz | LGA1155 | 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge | 95W TDP | Pulled | 1-Year Warranty

The pulled Intel Core i5-2500 is built for budget-conscious home users, students, small offices, home media centre enthusiasts, and IT administrators deploying affordable LGA1155 2nd Gen desktop systems for everyday productivity, document and spreadsheet work, web browsing, email, video streaming, and light gaming or multimedia use. It is well-suited for refurbished PC builds, home and office upgrades, educational institutions, entry-level gaming systems with a discrete GPU, and cost-efficient workstation deployments where reliable Sandy Bridge quad-core performance at a minimal investment is the priority.

The Core i5-2500 features 4 physical cores and 4 threads at a 3.30GHz base frequency, dynamically boosting up to 3.70GHz via Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 for improved single-threaded and burst workload performance — a meaningful advantage over the i3-3240 and i3-4160 dual-core processors at a similar budget level. As an i5-series processor, it offers four dedicated cores without Hyper-Threading, delivering direct per-core performance well-suited for multitasking, light content creation, and gaming scenarios where true core count matters. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 with up to 1.10GHz dynamic frequency supports dual-display output for everyday desktop and basic multimedia use without a discrete GPU. The 6MB L3 Smart Cache — double that of the i3-3240 — provides significantly more on-chip memory for faster data access during multitasking and compute-heavy workloads. DDR3-1066/1333 dual-channel memory support up to 32GB ensures broad compatibility with widely available low-cost DDR3 memory across all LGA1155 motherboards. Intel AES-NI hardware encryption, VT-x, VT-x with EPT, and Execute Disable Bit support enterprise-grade security and lightweight virtualisation. PCIe 2.0 x16 supports discrete GPU installation for enhanced gaming and multimedia performance. Built on the 32nm Sandy Bridge process for the LGA1155 platform — also compatible with select LGA1155 boards designed for 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge CPUs. Each pulled unit has been individually cleaned and tested for full operational functionality before dispatch.

Processor Number: i5-2500
Ordering Code: CM8062300834203
Generation: 2nd Gen Intel Core (Sandy Bridge)
Architecture: Sandy Bridge (32nm)
Cores / Threads: 4 Cores / 4 Threads (no Hyper-Threading)
Processor Base Frequency: 3.30 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 3.70 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.0)
Cache: 6MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) | 4× 256KB L2 | 4× 64KB L1
Bus Speed: 5 GT/s
TDP: 95W
TCASE: 72.6°C
Package Size: 37.5 × 37.5mm
Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2000 (850 MHz base / 1.10 GHz max dynamic)
Max Displays Supported: 2
DirectX: 10.1 | OpenGL: 3.1
Memory Support: DDR3-1066 / DDR3-1333 (dual channel, up to 32GB)
Max Memory Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
PCIe Support: PCIe 2.0 (up to 16 lanes — 1×16, 2×8, or 1×8+2×4)
Socket: FCLGA1155
Data Width: 64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions: Intel SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Technologies: Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Intel HD Graphics 2000, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel InTru 3D, Intel Clear Video HD, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Security: Intel AES-NI, Intel VT-x, Intel VT-x with EPT, Execute Disable Bit, Intel Identity Protection Technology
Intel Turbo Boost: 2.0 (up to 3.70 GHz)
Intel Hyper-Threading: Not Supported
Intel TXT: Not Supported
Launch Date: Q1 2011
Marketing Status: Discontinued
Condition: Pulled (individually tested and verified)

System Requirements: Compatible with LGA1155 socket motherboards on Intel 6 Series (H61, B65, H67, Z68) and 7 Series (B75, H77, Z77) chipsets; DDR3 memory required; BIOS update may be required on some older 6 Series boards; multiplier is locked — overclocking not supported; bundled cooler may or may not be included with pulled unit — verify before purchase; note the higher 95W TDP — ensure cooler and chassis airflow are adequate

Setup: Standard LGA1155 socket installation; Intel HD Graphics 2000 drives up to 2 displays via onboard motherboard video outputs without a discrete GPU; PCIe 2.0 x16 slot supports discrete GPU installation for gaming; thermal paste application recommended if bundled cooler is not included; Turbo Boost automatically activates under load — no configuration required

Mounting Options: Standard LGA1155 socket; compatible with ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards with LGA1155 socket

Usage Environment: Ideal for budget home and office desktop builds, refurbished PC upgrades, home media centre systems, educational lab builds, entry-level gaming rigs with discrete GPU, and cost-efficient 2nd Gen Intel Sandy Bridge platform deployments

Condition Note: This is a pulled unit — individually cleaned and tested for full operational functionality. External appearance may show minor cosmetic signs of prior use. Functional performance is fully verified.