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MSRP in USD: $97

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MSRP in USD: $264

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i3-12300T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 83 days older than Core i3-12300T.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12300T

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 6% better in Battlefield IV than Core i3-12300T - 467 vs 442 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12300T - 16 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Battlefield IV.
Battlefield IV

Battlefield IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-12300T Logo
Core i3-12300T

Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022


FPS

442

95%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

467

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.43/FPS

100%

Price, €

€202.34

100%

FPS and Value Winner

INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,6GHz LGA1700 Box

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In Stock

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TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-12300T Logo
Core i3-12300T

Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12300T Logo
Core i3-12300T

Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022


Single-Core

1971

80%

Multi-Core

6605

55%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i3-12300T Logo

Intel Core i3-12300T

vs
Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Intel Core i5-12600KF

Jan 26th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
16
2.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
23.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

PC Builds Using Core i3-12300T or Core i5-12600KF

Battlefield IV, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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