Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-13100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-13100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 426 days older than the cheaper Core i3-13100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 4% better in Dota 2 than Core i3-13100 - 249 vs 239 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-13100 - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-13100
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $104.99 vs $159.66
- Up to 31% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i5-12600KF - $0.44 vs $0.64 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 60 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
249
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
68%
Price, $
$159.66
65%
FPS Winner
Buy for $159.66 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 143 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
239
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0.44/FPS
100%
Price, $
$104.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $104.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 143 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-13100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 60 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |