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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 12% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-7100T - 219 vs 196 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $35.17 vs $128.5
- Up to 69% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i5-12600K - $0.2 vs $0.65 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 35 vs 125 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
219
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.65/FPS
30%
Price, €
€142.63
27%
FPS Winner
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
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Core i3-7100T
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
196
89%
Value, €/FPS
€0.2/FPS
100%
Price, €
€39.04
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3 i3-7100T Dual-Core (2 Core) 3.40 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151OEM Pack - 512 KB
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-7100T
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100T |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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