The Core i5-12600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-8100 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only CA$117.12 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- Up to 48% cheaper – CA$126.88 vs CA$244.00
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-8100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244
52%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
59%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
183
88%
Min 1% FPS
122
88%
Price, CA$
CA$126.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.69/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-8100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-8100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-8100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
