The Core i5-12600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €172.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10100
- Up to 61% cheaper – €108.40 vs €280.92
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12600 vs Core i3-10100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€280.92
38%
Value, €/FPS
€1.35/FPS
43%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
186
90%
Min 1% FPS
124
91%
Price, €
€108.4
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.58/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600 vs Core i3-10100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i3-10100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i3-10100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
