The Core i3-2125 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-6600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2125
The Core i5-6600 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-6600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-2125 vs Core i5-6600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2125
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
168
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-6600
Jul 1st, 2015
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$40
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.21/FPS
100%
Core i3-2125 vs Core i5-6600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2125 vs Core i5-6600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2125 vs Core i5-6600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2125
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
62%
Core i5-6600
Jul 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2125 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $224.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
