Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 3431 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240T.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Up to 87% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - $25.7 vs $197.98
- Up to 84% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-12600 - $0.06 vs $0.37 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 18% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-3240T - 530 vs 450 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 12 vs 4 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
450
84%
Value, $/FPS
$0.06/FPS
100%
Price, $
$25.7
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $25.7 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 55 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
530
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
16%
Price, $
$197.98
12%
FPS Winner
Buy for $197.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 56 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240T | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |