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Core i5-12600K vs FX-4100

Core i5-12600K vs FX-4100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 214.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-4100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

AMD FX-4100 Logo
vhbw 2X Druckerpatronen Tintenpatronen Set kompatibel mit Samsung SF-4200, SF-4220, SF-4400, FX-4000, FX-4100 Ersatz für Samsung INK-M10, Lexmark 13400HC.

Buy for 20.39 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 214.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-4100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

AMD FX-4100 Logo
vhbw 2X Druckerpatronen Tintenpatronen Set kompatibel mit Samsung SF-4200, SF-4220, SF-4400, FX-4000, FX-4100 Ersatz für Samsung INK-M10, Lexmark 13400HC.

Buy for 20.39 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper FX-4100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-4100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3676 days newer than the cheaper FX-4100.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 68% better in Dead Island 2 than FX-4100 - 195 vs 116 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-4100 - 16 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-4100 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-4100

  • Up to 90% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - €20.39 vs €214.13
  • Up to 84% better value when playing Dead Island 2 than Core i5-12600K - €0.18 vs €1.1 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Dead Island 2.
Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

195

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.1/FPS

16%

Price, €

€214.13

9%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 214.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


FPS

116

59%

Value, €/FPS

€0.18/FPS

100%

Price, €

€20.39

100%

Value Winner

vhbw 2X Druckerpatronen Tintenpatronen Set kompatibel mit Samsung SF-4200, SF-4220, SF-4400, FX-4000, FX-4100 Ersatz für Samsung INK-M10, Lexmark 13400HC.

Buy for 20.39 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100

Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011


Single-Core

409

16%

Multi-Core

1028

8%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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AMD FX-4100 Logo

AMD FX-4100

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 12th, 2011
Core i5CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameZambezi
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier18.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or FX-4100

Dead Island 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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