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Core i5-3330 vs Core i5-12500

Core i5-3330 vs Core i5-12500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-3330

3.0 GHz | 4-core

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CHYYAC Intel Core I5-3330 I5 3330 3,0 GHz Quad-Core CPU Prozessor 6M 77W LGA 1155

Buy for 40.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-12500 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor & Corsair CMK16GX4M2Z3600C18 Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz C18 XMP 2.0 High Performance Desktop Arbeitsspeicher Kit Schwarz

Buy for 239.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3330

3.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo
CHYYAC Intel Core I5-3330 I5 3330 3,0 GHz Quad-Core CPU Prozessor 6M 77W LGA 1155

Buy for 40.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Intel Core i5-12500 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor & Corsair CMK16GX4M2Z3600C18 Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz C18 XMP 2.0 High Performance Desktop Arbeitsspeicher Kit Schwarz

Buy for 239.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3330 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3330 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 3410 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3330.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3330

  • Up to 83% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - €40.13 vs €239.41
  • Up to 77% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i5-12500 - €0.44 vs €1.93 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500

  • Performs up to 35% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i5-3330 - 124 vs 92 FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3330 - 65 vs 77 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3330 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo
Core i5-3330

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

92

74%

Value, €/FPS

€0.44/FPS

100%

Price, €

€40.13

100%

Value Winner

CHYYAC Intel Core I5-3330 I5 3330 3,0 GHz Quad-Core CPU Prozessor 6M 77W LGA 1155

Buy for 40.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

124

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.93/FPS

22%

Price, €

€239.41

16%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor & Corsair CMK16GX4M2Z3600C18 Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz C18 XMP 2.0 High Performance Desktop Arbeitsspeicher Kit Schwarz

Buy for 239.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 160 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo
Core i5-3330

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo
Core i5-3330

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

555

24%

Multi-Core

1643

18%

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2311

100%

Multi-Core

9079

100%

Intel Core i5-3330 Logo

Intel Core i5-3330

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Intel Core i5-12500 Logo

Intel Core i5-12500

Sep 3rd, 2012Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Ivy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed3.0 GHz
3.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
30.0xMultiplier30.0x
Intel HD 2500Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-3330 or Core i5-12500

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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