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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K is 3714 days newer than Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 44% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-2125 - 130 vs 90 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2125 - 24 vs 4 threads
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
130
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.15/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$409
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-2125 or Core i9-12900K
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
130 FPS
CA$55.93/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$25.52/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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