Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 3229 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3210.
Advantages of Core i3-3210
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $63.06 vs $129.56
- Up to 42% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-12600KF - $0.33 vs $0.57 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 55 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 21% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i3-3210 - 228 vs 189 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3210 - 16 vs 4 threads
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
FPS
189
83%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€63.06
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €63.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6887 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
228
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.57/FPS
58%
Price, €
€129.56
48%
FPS Winner
Buy for €129.56 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6887 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3210 | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
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 | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |