Key Differences
In short — Core i3-14100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-14100 is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 2% cheaper than Core i3-14100 - CA$217.61 vs CA$221.01
- Up to 1% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i3-14100 - CA$0.66 vs CA$0.67 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 16 vs 8 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Buy for CA$221.01 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 191 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
332
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.66/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$217.61
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$217.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 191 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-14100 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |