Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i3-8350K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1491 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-8350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8350K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 91 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 14% better in Lost Ark than Core i3-8350K - 296 vs 259 FPS
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i3-8350K - CA$223.3 vs CA$318.88
- Up to 39% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i3-8350K - CA$0.75 vs CA$1.23 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8350K - 16 vs 4 threads
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
296
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.75/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$223.3
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 18964 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8350K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |