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Core i3-2130 vs Core i5-12600KF

Core i3-2130 vs Core i5-12600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-2130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for 122.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 637 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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

Buy for 129.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 638 minutes ago

Core i3-2130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for 122.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 637 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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

Buy for 129.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 638 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2130 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3714 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2130.

Advantages of Core i3-2130

  • Up to 6% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $110.28 vs $116.72
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 11% better in Dead Space than Core i3-2130 - 161 vs 145 FPS
  • Up to 5% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i3-2130 - $0.80 vs $0.84 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2130 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Dead Space

Dead Space

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

145

90%

Value, €/FPS

€0.84/FPS

95%

Price, €

€122.41

100%

Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for 122.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 637 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

161

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€129.56

94%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 129.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 638 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo
Core i3-2130

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

513

21%

Multi-Core

1045

9%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i3-2130 Logo

Core i3-2130

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Sep 4th, 2011
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3Core i5
Sandy BridgeAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
2
10
4
16
3.4 GHz
3.7 GHz
Non-Turbo4.9 GHz
65 W
125 W
32 nm
10 nm
34.0x
37.0x
Intel HD 2000
None
No
Yes

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