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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3910 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Core i3-2100
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $39.77 vs $140.41
- Up to 64% better value when playing Ready or Not than Core i5-12600K - $0.19 vs $0.53 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 25% better in Ready or Not than Core i3-2100 - 293 vs 235 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 16 vs 4 threads
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
235
80%
Value, €/FPS
€0.19/FPS
100%
Price, €
€44.14
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100
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Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
293
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.53/FPS
36%
Price, €
€155.85
28%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Buy for €155.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 189 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2100 | vs | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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