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Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-12600K

Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 80 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 80 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100F is 795 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-12600K.

Advantages of Core i3-14100F

  • Performs up to 1% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i5-12600K - 112 vs 111 FPS
  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $73.12 vs $140.39
  • Up to 49% better value when playing Sons Of The Forest than Core i5-12600K - $0.72 vs $1.40 per FPS

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100F - 16 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-14100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Sons Of The Forest

Sons Of The Forest

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

112

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.72/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.16

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 80 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

111

99%

Value, €/FPS

€1.4/FPS

51%

Price, €

€155.83

52%

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2492

100%

Multi-Core

8380

71%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

98%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo

Core i3-14100F

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
16
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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