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The Intel Core i5-2500 has officially transitioned into a legacy/commodity component as of late 2026. While once a legendary performance chip, its market value is now primarily driven by bulk recycling, legacy industrial support, and ultra-budget Linux builds.

Key insights include:

  • Wholesale Pricing: Bulk units are currently trading between $8.80 and $12.00 on B2B platforms, typically with a 20-piece MOQ. AlibabaAlibaba
  • Usability Shift: Due to the lack of official Windows 11 support and the end of Windows 10 security updates, the chip is seeing a major shift toward Linux-based basic computing and Home NAS/Plex servers. RedditHardforum
  • Technical Viability: It remains functional for 1080p video and office work if paired with an SSD, but its 95W TDP makes it highly inefficient compared to modern entry-level silicon. HardforumTechpowerup

For a detailed breakdown of performance benchmarks, regional pricing trends, and strategic sourcing recommendations, please refer to the comprehensive report below.

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Intel Core I5 2500 Processor Bulk Wholesale Price

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Desktop Cpu Core  I5 2500K I5 2500 K 3.3 GHz Quad-Core CPU Processor

Desktop Cpu Core I5 2500K I5 2500 K 3.3 GHz Quad-Core CPU Processor

$8.80-9.202.6(452)
MOQ: 20 pieces
Intel600+ store reviews≤8h response time
Shenzhen South Legend Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen South Legend Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN12 yrs
Desktop CPU Core I5 2500K 3.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor New and Used

Desktop CPU Core I5 2500K 3.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor New and Used

$11.44-11.964.4(323)
MOQ: 20 pieces
Intel
SOUTH LEGEND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITEDSOUTH LEGEND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITEDverified🇭🇰HK2 yrs
Wholesale  Core I5 2th 3th I5 2300 2320 2400 2500  3450 3470 3550 Cpu I5 Processor LGA1155 for Desktop

Wholesale Core I5 2th 3th I5 2300 2320 2400 2500 3450 3470 3550 Cpu I5 Processor LGA1155 for Desktop

$1-54.2(203)
MOQ: 100 pieces
Intel100+ store reviews
Shenzhen Senpu Technology Company LimitedShenzhen Senpu Technology Company Limited🇨🇳CN8 yrs
Wholesale Original Hot-Selling CPUs  I5 Series Used Processors Cheap I5 Full Series in Stock

Wholesale Original Hot-Selling CPUs I5 Series Used Processors Cheap I5 Full Series in Stock

$15.38-286.364.9(986)
MOQ: 10 pieces
Intel100+ store reviews20% reorder rate≤7h response time
Shenzhen Kamer Technology LimitedShenzhen Kamer Technology Limited🇨🇳CN3 yrs
Intel Core I5 CPU Processor 2nd-15th Gen LGA 1155/1150/1151/1200/1700 Desktop Computer Chips Used Wholesale

Intel Core I5 CPU Processor 2nd-15th Gen LGA 1155/1150/1151/1200/1700 Desktop Computer Chips Used Wholesale

$12.63-242.885.0(805)
MOQ: 2 pieces
Intel33% reorder rate≤5h response time
Xiamen Dongchengxing Information Technology Co., Ltd.Xiamen Dongchengxing Information Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN4 yrs
Intel Cpus Core I5 I5-2500 3.3 Ghz Quad-core Cpu Processor 95w Lga 1155

Intel Cpus Core I5 I5-2500 3.3 Ghz Quad-core Cpu Processor 95w Lga 1155

$30-655.0(445)
MOQ: 20 pieces
Intel37% reorder rate≤8h response time
Fu You Electronics Co., LimitedFu You Electronics Co., Limited🇭🇰HK2 yrs
Intel Cpus Core I5   I5-2500 3.3 GHz Quad-Core CPU Processor 6M 95W LGA 1155

Intel Cpus Core I5 I5-2500 3.3 GHz Quad-Core CPU Processor 6M 95W LGA 1155

$5-155.0(575)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel50+ store reviews100% reorder rate≤6h response time
Century Huaxiang (shenzhen) Trading Co., Ltd.Century Huaxiang (shenzhen) Trading Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN6 yrs
Core I5 -2500S 3.3GHZ Quad Core CPU Processor LGA1155 SR00T Desktop

Core I5 -2500S 3.3GHZ Quad Core CPU Processor LGA1155 SR00T Desktop

$1004.5(926)
MOQ: 2 pieces
Intel≤10h response time
Shenzhen Weilixing Technology LimitedShenzhen Weilixing Technology Limited🇨🇳CN6 yrs
FOR Intel I5-2500K/SR008 CPU 6M Cache up to 3.70 GHz LGA1155

FOR Intel I5-2500K/SR008 CPU 6M Cache up to 3.70 GHz LGA1155

$5-304.5(763)
MOQ: 5 pieces
Intel
Shenzhen Levensun Technology Co., LimitedShenzhen Levensun Technology Co., Limited🇨🇳CN2 yrs
New Core I5-12600K 64-Bit Desktop Processor Integrated Graphics 10 (6P+4E) Cores Unlocked LGA1700 BULK PACK 12MB L2

New Core I5-12600K 64-Bit Desktop Processor Integrated Graphics 10 (6P+4E) Cores Unlocked LGA1700 BULK PACK 12MB L2

$241.704.7(468)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel200+ store reviews28% reorder rate≤3h response time
Shenzhen Creative Technology Co., LimitedShenzhen Creative Technology Co., Limited🇨🇳CN20 yrs
New for Core I5-11600 6-core 4.1GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor DDR4 14nm 64-bit 65W L3 Cache Bulk Pack

New for Core I5-11600 6-core 4.1GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor DDR4 14nm 64-bit 65W L3 Cache Bulk Pack

$128.304.9(126)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel50+ store reviews10% reorder rate≤4h response time
Guangzhou Yancheng Technology Co., Ltd.Guangzhou Yancheng Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Core I5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 Cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 5.3GHz 24MB L3 Cache LGA 1700-Tray 12nm Process

Core I5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 Cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 5.3GHz 24MB L3 Cache LGA 1700-Tray 12nm Process

$196.83-206.315.0(703)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel≤5h response time
Shenzhen Youqi Technology Co., LimitedShenzhen Youqi Technology Co., Limited🇨🇳CN1 yr
Intel Core I5-14600K Six-Core Boxed CPU Processor for Desktop Computers Original Package in Stock

Intel Core I5-14600K Six-Core Boxed CPU Processor for Desktop Computers Original Package in Stock

$234.544.2(106)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel≤10h response time
Guangzhou Dongqihe Technology Development Co., Ltd.Guangzhou Dongqihe Technology Development Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
In-tel Core I5 13400F Processor 6 Cores/12 Threads, Turbo up to 4.3GHz, Seamless Gaming Cpu Desktop for Computer

In-tel Core I5 13400F Processor 6 Cores/12 Threads, Turbo up to 4.3GHz, Seamless Gaming Cpu Desktop for Computer

$1204.2(749)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel≤6h response time
Fuzhou Dijing Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Fuzhou Dijing Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Wholesale 12th Gen Core I5 12400F CPU New Computer Desktop PC Processor with 6 Cores High Performance

Wholesale 12th Gen Core I5 12400F CPU New Computer Desktop PC Processor with 6 Cores High Performance

$146-1504.6(371)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel400+ store reviews22% reorder rate≤6h response time
Zhengzhou Jingzhiquan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.Zhengzhou Jingzhiquan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN3 yrs
CPUs Intel Core Series I5 2400  3.1GHz/4 Cores/4 Threads Gaming PC Motherboard Processor Cpu Scrap Computer I5-2400 Intel CPU 55

CPUs Intel Core Series I5 2400 3.1GHz/4 Cores/4 Threads Gaming PC Motherboard Processor Cpu Scrap Computer I5-2400 Intel CPU 55

$10.494.8(524)
MOQ: 10 pieces
Intel400+ store reviews48% reorder rate≤3h response time
Shenzhen Pindien Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Pindien Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN5 yrs
Original for I5 6500 Processor 3.2GHz 6MB Cache Quad Core Socket LGA 1151 I5 Processor

Original for I5 6500 Processor 3.2GHz 6MB Cache Quad Core Socket LGA 1151 I5 Processor

$53-634.9(500)
MOQ: 10 pieces
Intel900+ store reviews27% reorder rate≤2h response time
Global Hightech Import & Export Company LimitedGlobal Hightech Import & Export Company Limitedverified🇨🇳CN17 yrs
RARLON For  Intel Core i5-1235U Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz, with IPU) FC-BGA16F, Tray CPU FJ8071504826802

RARLON For Intel Core i5-1235U Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz, with IPU) FC-BGA16F, Tray CPU FJ8071504826802

$89.90-99.904.9(780)
MOQ: 5 pieces
Intel8% reorder rate≤6h response time
HONGKONG RARLON ELECTRONIC CO., LIMITEDHONGKONG RARLON ELECTRONIC CO., LIMITED🇭🇰HK2 yrs
Wholesale Core I5 3470 Processor for LGA1155 Motherboard

Wholesale Core I5 3470 Processor for LGA1155 Motherboard

$36.80-425.0(592)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel200+ store reviews66% reorder rate
Shenzhen Cestpc Electronic Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Cestpc Electronic Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN9 yrs
For Intel Core I5-2500K I5 2500K I5 2500 K 3.3 GHz Quad-Core CPU Processor 6M 95W LGA 1155

For Intel Core I5-2500K I5 2500K I5 2500 K 3.3 GHz Quad-Core CPU Processor 6M 95W LGA 1155

$195.0(856)
MOQ: 5 pieces
Intel300+ store reviews27% reorder rate≤10h response time
Shenzhen Shangfan Technology Co., LimitedShenzhen Shangfan Technology Co., Limited🇨🇳CN10 yrs
New for Core I5 12400 2.5GHz 6-Core Gaming Desktop CPU with 18MB L3 Cache and 12 Threads

New for Core I5 12400 2.5GHz 6-Core Gaming Desktop CPU with 18MB L3 Cache and 12 Threads

$170-1854.9(840)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel500+ store reviews43% reorder rate≤3h response time
J Arc International Trade (guangzhou) Co., Ltd.J Arc International Trade (guangzhou) Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN3 yrs
12th I5 12400 Processor with  2.5GHz 18MB Cache Slot LGA1700

12th I5 12400 Processor with 2.5GHz 18MB Cache Slot LGA1700

$200-3004.6(727)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel700+ store reviews29% reorder rate≤11h response time
Shenzhen Rant Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Rant Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN6 yrs
Intel Core I5 11500 Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz 65W DDR4 Memory Uesd CPU Support Socket LGA1200 Motherboard B560 Z590

Intel Core I5 11500 Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz 65W DDR4 Memory Uesd CPU Support Socket LGA1200 Motherboard B560 Z590

$1814.5(327)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel500+ store reviews≤12h response time
Shenzhen Kezan Information Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Kezan Information Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN7 yrs
Original New for Core I5 255F 3.0 GHz 64-bit OEM Tray & Box Version CPU for Desktop Computer

Original New for Core I5 255F 3.0 GHz 64-bit OEM Tray & Box Version CPU for Desktop Computer

$98.80-258.804.8(762)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel800+ store reviews33% reorder rate≤8h response time
Shenzhen Core Ark Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Core Ark Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN6 yrs
Core I5 13400F Processor 6 Cores/12 Threads 3.9GHz Turbo LGA 1151 Socket 12MB Cache 12nm 64-Bit Seamless Gaming Desktop CPU

Core I5 13400F Processor 6 Cores/12 Threads 3.9GHz Turbo LGA 1151 Socket 12MB Cache 12nm 64-Bit Seamless Gaming Desktop CPU

$196.56-202.183.9(464)
MOQ: 2 pieces
Intel≤1h response time
Shenzhen Hongyu Xinghui Trading Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Hongyu Xinghui Trading Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Used Six-Core I5 12400F CPU for Desktop Applications

Used Six-Core I5 12400F CPU for Desktop Applications

$68-1334.4(484)
MOQ: 2 pieces
Intel100+ store reviews2% reorder rate≤12h response time
Shenzhen Qianbao Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Qianbao Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN4 yrs
Intel Core I5-14600KF - Core I5 14th Gen 14-Core (6P+8E) LGA 1700 125W None Integrated Graphics CPU Desktop Processor - Tray

Intel Core I5-14600KF - Core I5 14th Gen 14-Core (6P+8E) LGA 1700 125W None Integrated Graphics CPU Desktop Processor - Tray

$247-2504.8(654)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel400+ store reviews60% reorder rate≤4h response time
Guangzhou Lingfenghang Electronic Co., Ltd.Guangzhou Lingfenghang Electronic Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN7 yrs
New CPU Processor Core I5 12400 12gen 2.5GHz LGA1700 I5 12400 CPU Processor

New CPU Processor Core I5 12400 12gen 2.5GHz LGA1700 I5 12400 CPU Processor

$60-1104.9(260)
MOQ: 10 pieces
Intel20% reorder rate≤6h response time
Shenzhen Caesar Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Caesar Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN2 yrs
Intel Core I5-14600KF - Core I5 14th Gen 14-Core (6P+8E) LGA 1700 125W None Integrated Graphics CPU Desktop Processor - Tray

Intel Core I5-14600KF - Core I5 14th Gen 14-Core (6P+8E) LGA 1700 125W None Integrated Graphics CPU Desktop Processor - Tray

$247-2504.6(654)
MOQ: 1 piece
Intel
Guangzhou Lingfenghang Electronic Co., Ltd.Guangzhou Lingfenghang Electronic Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN9 yrs
New CPU Processor Core I5 12400 12gen 2.5GHz LGA1700 I5 12400 CPU Processor

New CPU Processor Core I5 12400 12gen 2.5GHz LGA1700 I5 12400 CPU Processor

$60-1104.5(260)
MOQ: 10 pieces
Intel
Shenzhen Caesar Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Caesar Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN12 yrs

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i5-2500 Bulk Sourcing Guide for Linux/NAS Use