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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2125 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2125 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600KF is 4426 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i5-14600KF - $152.0 vs $294.99
- Up to 19% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i5-14600KF - $0.91 vs $1.13 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600KF
- Performs up to 57% better in Dota 2 than Core i3-2125 - 262 vs 167 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2125 - 20 vs 4 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Intel Core i3-2125 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32125
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Core i5-14600KF
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
262
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.13/FPS
80%
Price, $
$294.99
51%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i5-14600KF
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-2125 or Core i5-14600KF
Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking
218 FPS
$5.96/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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203 FPS
$8.62/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,748.99
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237 FPS
$10.55/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,499.99
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247 FPS
$10.12/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,499.99
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244 FPS
$7.58/FPS
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Core i5-14600KF
16 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,849.99
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