Intel Core i5

The Intel Core i5 processors form the golden middle of the Intel Core i series and, after the Intel Core i7/i9 processors, are the strongest processors for private use from Intel. All Core i5 desktop processors offer at least 4 CPU cores, current models are equipped with up to 10 CPU cores in a hybrid design (Alder Lake). These support up to 12 CPU threads simultaneously.Mobile variants can be recognized by an appended H, M, U or Y. Only desktop variants with a K appended are overclockable, i.e. have a free multiplier. Memory only can also be overclocked on other non-K models of the Intel Core i5 series.The cache is usually smaller compared to the larger Intel Core i7 or Intel Core i9 processors, which is also due to the reduced number of CPU cores. In addition, the clock frequency of the Intel Core i5 processors is slightly lower than that of the larger series.Since many PC games still have problems using all CPU cores - this is especially true for hyperthreading - the Core i5 processors in the desktop area are usually completely sufficient for current games. In the mobile area, on the other hand, the Intel Core i7 or Intel Core i9 processors also make sense for PC gamers, since they have more physical cores, which can be clearly noticeable in games.The newer generations of Intel Core i5 processors, on the other hand, support Hyper-Threading (SMT) and usually have slightly fewer cores than the high-end processors of the Intel Core i7/i9 family. Nevertheless, the current Intel Core i5 processors are ideal for a gaming PC and can also use modern graphics cards almost completely. However, if you have a very fast graphics card, you should use an Intel Core i7 or, even better, an Intel Core i9 processor, since a few more frames per second can be squeezed out of the graphics card. However, a modern Intel Core i5 processor is more than sufficient for most graphics cards and games.