Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 6% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-7100T - 172 vs 162 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 65% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $37.18 vs $107.36
- Up to 64% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-12600KF - $0.25 vs $0.69 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
172
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
36%
Price, €
€119.17
34%
FPS Winner
Buy for €119.17 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 66 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
162
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.25/FPS
100%
Price, €
€41.27
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €41.27 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 67 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | 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 |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |