Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3910 days newer than Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 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 20% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-2100 - 185 vs 154 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 16 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
18.851132686084142%
Multi-Core
954
7.926221335992024%
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |