Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-2600K 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 i7-2600K is 238 days older than the more expensive Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 1% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-2125 - 190 vs 188 FPS
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i3-2125 - $85.0 vs $152.0
- Up to 44% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i3-2125 - $0.45 vs $0.81 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2125 - 8 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
190
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Price, $
$85
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
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Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |