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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i3-3120M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3322 days newer than Core i3-3120M.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3120M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 23% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-3120M - 390 vs 316 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3120M - 16 vs 4 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
390
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
100%
Price, €
€199.17
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,6GHz LGA1700 Box
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-3120M
Mobile • Sep 30th, 2012
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3120M | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i3-3120M or Core i5-12600KF
Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic
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