Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Pentium G2130 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium G2130 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3209 days newer than the cheaper Pentium G2130.
Advantages of Intel Pentium G2130
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $31.91 vs $128.3
- Up to 44% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-12600K - $0.47 vs $0.84 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 125% better in The Callisto Protocol than Pentium G2130 - 169 vs 75 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2130 - 16 vs 2 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013
FPS
75
44%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Price, €
€35.42
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €35.42 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 62 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
169
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.84/FPS
55%
Price, €
€142.41
24%
FPS Winner
Buy for €142.41 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 62 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Pentium G2130 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Jan 21st, 2013 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Pentium | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
2 | 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 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |