Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper FX-6100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-6100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3676 days newer than the cheaper FX-6100.
Advantages of AMD FX-6100
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - £35.24 vs £199.72
- Up to 77% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-12600K - £0.16 vs £0.71 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 27% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than FX-6100 - 281 vs 222 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-6100 - 16 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-6100 doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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In Stock
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
281
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.71/FPS
22%
Price, £
£199.72
17%
FPS Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD FX-6100 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Oct 12th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
FX | Collection | Core i5 |
Zambezi | Codename | Alder Lake |
AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
6 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
16.5x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |