Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 2256 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - €68.52 vs €247.8
- Up to 70% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Core i5-12600KF - €0.34 vs €1.15 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 51 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 6% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i3-6100 - 215 vs 202 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 16 vs 4 threads
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
202
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Price, €
€68.52
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €68.52 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 108 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
215
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.15/FPS
29%
Price, €
€247.8
27%
FPS Winner
Buy for €247.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 107 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-6100 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |