The Core i5-9600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2130 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $3.72 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2130
- Up to 3% cheaper – $122.41 vs $126.13
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-2130 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€126.13
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
100%
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
168
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, €
€122.41
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.72/FPS
92%
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-2130 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 i5-9600KF vs Core i3-2130 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-2130 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2130 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
