The Core i5-12600KF is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$110.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- Up to 41% cheaper – CA$159.00 vs CA$269.04
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 52% less energy – 60 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-12100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$269.04
59%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.28/FPS
61%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
96%
Min 1% FPS
133
96%
Price, CA$
CA$159
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-12100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-12100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-12100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
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 i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
