The Core i3-2310M is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2310M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2310M vs Core i5-12600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2310M
Feb 1st, 2011
Average FPS
165
79%
Min 1% FPS
111
80%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$178.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
100%
Core i3-2310M vs Core i5-12600K 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
250
Average FPS
356
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
72
Average FPS
312
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
319
Average FPS
394
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
169
Average FPS
248
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
137
Average FPS
182
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2310M vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2310M vs Core i5-12600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2310M
Feb 1st, 2011
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
57%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2310M | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $289.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
35 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
