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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900K 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 i9-11900K is 3481 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - $111.14 vs $193.77
- Up to 6% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i9-11900K - $0.88 vs $0.94 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-11900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K
- Performs up to 64% better in Dirt 5 than Core i3-2125 - 229 vs 140 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2125 - 16 vs 4 threads
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
140
61%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/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 i9-11900K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
229
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
93%
Price, €
€215.08
57%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W
Buy for €215.08 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i9-11900K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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