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Games you can play with a Intel Core i5-2500K

performance score 50Sandy Bridge

The Intel Core i5-2500K is a Sandy Bridge previous-generation processor. Across 3,151 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

618

Runs easily

453

Meets recommended requirements

613

Meets minimum requirements

1,467

Below minimum

Runs easily

618 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

453 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

613 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

1,467 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core i5-2500K run?: Of 3,151 games with usable CPU requirements, 1684 run on a Intel Core i5-2500K (1071 at their recommended settings), and 1467 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i5-2500K still good enough for modern games?: It is showing its age - it clears the minimum for many games but misses the recommended CPU target for a large share of them.