Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 3229 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3210.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3210
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $51.18 vs $128.5
- Up to 56% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Core i5-12600K - $0.29 vs $0.66 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 55 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 10% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i3-3210 - 215 vs 195 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3210 - 16 vs 4 threads
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
FPS
195
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€56.81
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €56.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 78 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
215
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
43%
Price, €
€142.63
39%
FPS Winner
Buy for €142.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 78 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3210 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
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 | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |