Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i3-2105 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3819 days newer than Core i3-2105.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2105
- 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
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 9% better in Metro Exodus than Core i3-2105 - 152 vs 139 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2105 - 16 vs 4 threads
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
152
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1/FPS
100%
Price, $
$152.66
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2105 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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May 22nd, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |