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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i3-8300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1359 days newer than Core i3-8300.
Advantages of Core i3-8300
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 62 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 11% better in Ready or Not than Core i3-8300 - 293 vs 263 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8300 - 16 vs 4 threads
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
293
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
100%
Price, €
€199.77
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-8300
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-8300 | vs | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14th, 2018 | 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 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
62 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 37.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i3-8300 or Core i5-12600K
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