Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i5-2500S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4013 days newer than Core i5-2500S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 7% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-2500S - 268 vs 251 FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500S - 60 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500S - 8 vs 4 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
268
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.46/FPS
100%
Price, $
$121.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500S | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |