The Core i3-12100F is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-14600K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $144.43 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- Up to 68% cheaper – $69.19 vs $213.62
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-14600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
203
94%
Min 1% FPS
134
94%
Price, €
€69.19
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€213.62
32%
Value, €/FPS
€0.98/FPS
35%
Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-14600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-14600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-14600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
12 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
81%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
$97.00 | MSRP | $319.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 58 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 14 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
