Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4013 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 8% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-2500K - 170 vs 158 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 60 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 8 vs 4 threads
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
646
30.060493252675663%
Multi-Core
1921
27.933692016867823%
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |