Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-14100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-14100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100F - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100F
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - CA$158.98 vs CA$186.72
- Up to 14% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i5-12600KF - CA$0.54 vs CA$0.63 per FPS
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Buy for CA$186.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6156 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
296
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$158.98
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$158.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6159 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-14100F |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |