Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 61 days older than the cheaper Core i3-12100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Up to 33% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - CA$149.0 vs CA$223.3
- Up to 28% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i5-12600KF - CA$1.02 vs CA$1.41 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 60 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 8% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i3-12100 - 158 vs 146 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 16 vs 8 threads
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
146
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.02/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$149
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$149 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12903 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
158
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.41/FPS
72%
Price, CA$
CA$223.3
66%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$223.3 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12903 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 i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
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 | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |