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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3210 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3210 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3229 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3210.
Advantages of Core i3-3210
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $56.81 vs $140.41
- Up to 55% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-12600K - $0.54 vs $1.19 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 55 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 13% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-3210 - 131 vs 116 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3210 - 16 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-3210
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
FPS
116
89%
Value, €/FPS
€0.54/FPS
100%
Price, €
€63.06
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3210 3.20GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33210
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Updated 180 minutes ago
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
131
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.19/FPS
45%
Price, €
€155.85
40%
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 181 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-3210
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3210 | vs | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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