Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3470 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2125 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-3470 is 271 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 65 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Performs up to 3% better in Battlefield V than Core i3-2125 - 213 vs 207 FPS
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i3-2125 - $59.0 vs $152.0
- Up to 62% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i3-2125 - $0.28 vs $0.73 per FPS
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
213
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.28/FPS
100%
Price, $
$59
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 13777 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i5-3470 |
---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |