The Core i5-12500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3210 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $15.27 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3210
- Up to 10% cheaper – $143.24 vs $158.51
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-3210 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€158.51
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Average FPS
168
82%
Min 1% FPS
113
84%
Price, €
€143.24
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
89%
Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-3210 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-3210 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-3210 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
17%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3210 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2013 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
