The Core i5-12600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-14100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-14100
The Core i5-12600K is better in every way
Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-14100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€175
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.83/FPS
100%
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-14100 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 i5-12600K vs Core i3-14100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-14100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | $134.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
