The Core i5-12600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4130, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $231.50 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4130
- Up to 94% cheaper – $13.50 vs $245.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 54 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-12600 vs Core i3-4130
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-4130
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
194
85%
Min 1% FPS
133
86%
Price, $
$13.5
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.06/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i3-4130 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i3-4130 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 29th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-4130
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
17%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 29th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
