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
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
161
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.8/FPS
100%
Price, €
€129.56
94%
FPS and Value Winner
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2130 | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
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Sep 4th, 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 |
3.4 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 |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |