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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K 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 i7-8086K is 2466 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $152.0 vs $260.0
- Up to 35% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-8086K - $0.99 vs $1.52 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 11% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-2125 - 171 vs 154 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2125 - 12 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Intel Core i3-2125 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32125
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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-2125
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 5th, 2018 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 40th |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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