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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 3714 days newer than Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 16% better in Valheim than Core i3-2125 - 220 vs 190 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 i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
220
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.77/FPS
100%
Price, £
£168.46
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel® Core™ i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-2125 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i3-2125
Valheim, 1920 x 1080, Highest
134 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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