Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 926 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 30% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-9100F - 186 vs 143 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $87.75 vs $116.14
- Up to 1% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i5-12600KF - $0.68 vs $0.69 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
186
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
98%
Price, €
€128.91
75%
FPS Winner
Buy for €128.91 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 141 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
143
76%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
100%
Price, €
€97.4
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €97.4 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 141 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |