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CA$149
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $213
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MSRP in USD: $213
Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 2378 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6600.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 5% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-6600 - 268 vs 256 FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600 - 60 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - CA$118.88 vs CA$149.0
- Up to 18% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-12100 - CA$0.46 vs CA$0.56 per FPS
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
268
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.56/FPS
82%
Price, CA$
CA$149
79%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack , Blue
Buy for CA$149 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12683 minutes ago
Core i5-6600
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
256
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.46/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80662I56600 6th Generation Core I5-6600 Processor
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12683 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5-6600
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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