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Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-2125

Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-2125: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $289

Availability

MSRP in USD: $134

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i3-2125 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3714 days newer than Core i3-2125.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 32% better in Lost Ark than Core i3-2125 - 295 vs 223 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2125 - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Lost Ark

Lost Ark

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

295

100%

Value, £/FPS

£0.8/FPS

100%

Price, £

£236.95

100%

FPS and Value Winner

INTEL Core i5-12600K 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tray

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In Stock

Updated 99 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2125 Logo
Core i3-2125

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

223

76%

Value, £/FPS

Price, £

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i3-2125 Logo
Core i3-2125

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i3-2125 Logo
Core i3-2125

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

463

19%

Multi-Core

956

8%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Alder LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores2
16
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier33.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 3000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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