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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2125 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2125 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600K is 3481 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - $111.14 vs $131.6
- Up to 4% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-11600K - $0.27 vs $0.28 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 16% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-2125 - 522 vs 451 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2125 - 12 vs 4 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
451
86%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Price, €
€123.37
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-2125 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32125
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Core i5-11600K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
522
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.28/FPS
96%
Price, €
€146.08
84%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i5-11600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i5-11600K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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