Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 3714 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2125.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2125
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $152.0 vs $272.99
- Up to 38% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Core i9-12900KF - $0.78 vs $1.26 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 11% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i3-2125 - 216 vs 195 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2125 - 24 vs 4 threads
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
216
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.26/FPS
61%
Price, $
$272.99
55%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2125 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
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Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |