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Core i3-4370 vs Core i5-12600K

Core i3-4370 vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Intel Core i3-4370 3.8 GHz FCLGA1150 Processor (BX80646I34370)

Buy for CA$97.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Intel Core i3-4370 3.8 GHz FCLGA1150 Processor (BX80646I34370)

Buy for CA$97.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4370 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4370 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2663 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4370.

Advantages of Core i3-4370

  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$97.85 vs CA$244.99
  • Up to 34% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-12600K - CA$0.67 vs CA$1.02 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 54 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 64% better in FIFA 23 than Core i3-4370 - 241 vs 147 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4370 - 16 vs 4 threads
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FIFA 23

FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

147

61%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.67/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$97.85

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-4370 3.8 GHz FCLGA1150 Processor (BX80646I34370)

Buy for CA$97.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

241

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.02/FPS

66%

Price, CA$

CA$244.99

39%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

1220

50%

Multi-Core

2407

20%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo

Core i3-4370

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

Jul 21st, 2014Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
10
4Threads
16
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
54 W
TDP125 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier37.0x
Intel HD 4600Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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