Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 61 days older than the cheaper Core i3-12100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$149.0 vs CA$244.99
- Up to 37% better value when playing God of War than Core i5-12600K - CA$0.81 vs CA$1.29 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 60 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 3% better in God of War than Core i3-12100 - 190 vs 185 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 16 vs 8 threads
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
185
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.81/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$149
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$149 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18503 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
190
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.29/FPS
62%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
60%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18503 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |