Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10105 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10105 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 233 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-10105.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 7% better in Halo Infinite than Core i3-10105 - 173 vs 162 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10105 - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10105
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - CA$156.99 vs CA$223.3
- Up to 25% better value when playing Halo Infinite than Core i5-12600KF - CA$0.97 vs CA$1.29 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
173
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.29/FPS
75%
Price, CA$
CA$223.3
70%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$223.3 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15257 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
162
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.97/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$156.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$156.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15257 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-10105 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |