Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms Core i3-2125 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 1397 days newer than Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 33% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i3-2125 - 121 vs 91 FPS
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i5-6600K
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
