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Core i5-12600K vs Pentium G3250

Core i5-12600K vs Pentium G3250: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

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Updated 17618 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Pentium G3250 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium G3250 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2663 days newer than the cheaper Pentium G3250.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 25% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Pentium G3250 - 148 vs 118 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G3250 - 16 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Pentium G3250

  • Up to 51% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$120.99 vs CA$244.99
  • Up to 38% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-12600K - CA$1.03 vs CA$1.66 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 53 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

148

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.66/FPS

62%

Price, CA$

CA$244.99

49%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17618 minutes ago

Intel Pentium G3250 Logo
Pentium G3250

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

118

79%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.03/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$120.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel PENTIUM Processor G3250 3.20 2 LGA 1156 BX80646G3250

Buy for CA$120.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17618 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Pentium G3250 Logo
Pentium G3250

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Pentium G3250 Logo
Pentium G3250

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

576

23%

Multi-Core

981

8%

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Intel Core i5-12600K

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Intel Pentium G3250

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJul 21st, 2014
Core i5CollectionPentium
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores2
16
Threads2
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
53 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
37.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD (Haswell)
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Pentium G3250

Assassin's Creed Odyssey, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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