TAKING PRODUCTIVITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL. UNLOCKED AND UNLEASHED
The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2500K processor: smart performance with a boost and unlocked.

Our most popular family member is more adaptable than ever and unlocked. The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2500K processor delivers an even better automatic performance increase and is overclocking-enabled for the flexibility to set your systems specs the way you like. That's 2nd generation smart performance with a boost and unlocked.

Overclocking Unlocked Processors
With the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2600K and the Intel® Core™ i5-2500K processors,Δ Intel is delivering unlocked processors to the mainstream that allow for more stability and flexibility. By allowing the user to change the core multiplier, there is more flexibility in the overclocking as this is an additional "knob" to turn. The better stability comes from generally being able to use less voltage when overclocking the cores only. In the past, a user had to use the base clock for overclocking, and this called for large voltage increases and instability in the rest of the processor. With these exciting new processors, the overclocking sky is the limit!

Δ A motherboard based on an Intel® P67 Express Chipset is required to take advantage of the overclocking capabilities of the Intel® Core™ i7-2600K and i5-2500K processors. Access to built-in visuals will not be available with the Intel® P67 Express Chipset.

Smart performance

• Smarter processors that deliver extra performance whenever you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't
• Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance— that's Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Visual experience

• Get a stunning and seamless visual experience built into the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.
• Our built-in visuals let you do more with what you see on your PC.

Unlocked and Unleashed

• Unlocked core multiplier for greater overclocking potential and flexibiity