Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - £64.99 vs £155.29
- Up to 55% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-12600KF - £0.13 vs £0.29 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 51 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 11% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-7100 - 535 vs 482 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 16 vs 4 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
482
90%
Value, £/FPS
£0.13/FPS
100%
Price, £
£64.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £64.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 188 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
535
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.29/FPS
44%
Price, £
£155.29
41%
FPS Winner
Buy for £155.29 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 188 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |