Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3225 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3225 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3225.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3225
- Up to 94% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - €10.69 vs €182.76
- Up to 93% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i5-12600KF - €0.07 vs €1.02 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 55 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 22% better in Saints Row than Core i3-3225 - 179 vs 147 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3225 - 16 vs 4 threads
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
147
82%
Value, €/FPS
€0.07/FPS
100%
Price, €
€10.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €10.69 on Amazon
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Buy for €182.76 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3225 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | 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 |
3.3 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 |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |