The Core i5-12600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only CA$68.90 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 26% cheaper – CA$200.14 vs CA$269.04
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 77 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$269.04
74%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.28/FPS
91%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
81%
Min 1% FPS
114
83%
Price, CA$
CA$200.14
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-3450 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 i5-12600KF vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-3450 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 i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
71%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
